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Audi A8 3.0 L

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.0 L
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2976 ccm (181.60 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2976 ccm (181.60 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power220.7 PS (162 kW or 218 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 8200 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2456 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5190 mm (204.3 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR66420
Service interval30,000 km
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