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Audi A8 6.0 L

General information

ModelAudi A8 6.0 L
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving23.0 litres/100 km (10.20 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.95 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Fuel city driving23.1 litres/100 km (10.20 miles per gallon)

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque380.00 Nm (38.7 kgf-m or 280.3 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.8 seconds
0-50 miles4.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1263 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1980 kg (4,365.2 pounds)
Overall length5170 mm (203.5 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase3020 mm (118.9 inches)
Fuel capacity92.0 litres (24.31 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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