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Audi A8 3.0 Multitronic

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.0 Multitronic
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2974 ccm (181.47 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.7 litres/100 km (17.17 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2974 ccm (181.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power219.00 PS (161 kW or 216 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
0-50 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1311 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)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1670 kg (3,681.7 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

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions230.0 g/km
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