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Audi A8 3.7 Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.7 Quattro
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3697 ccm (225.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving17.1 litres/100 km (13.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.10 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3697 ccm (225.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power279.80 PS (206 kW or 276 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque360.00 Nm (36.7 kgf-m or 265.5 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
0-50 miles5.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1529 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1830 kg (4,034.5 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions281.0 g/km
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