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Audi A8 3.0 L

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.0 L
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2975 ccm (181.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2975 ccm (181.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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 ratio0.1317 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (555.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1670 kg (3,681.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2270 kg (5,004.5 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

Aprox price as new EUR66430
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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