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2000 Audi A8 Base 4dr Sedan 4.2L Auto Quattro AWD

Trim Info:

All-Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
17 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

All-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

99.8

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4068

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.2L/255

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

310 @ 6200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

302 @ 3000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

Four-Link

Suspension Type - Rear:

Trapezoidal link

Front Tire Size:

P225/60HR16

Rear Tire Size:

P225/60HR16

Spare Tire Size:

P225/60R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

9.6 x .40

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

23.7

Wheelbase (in):

113.4

Length, Overall (in):

198.2

Trunk Volume (ft³):

17.6

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.50

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1):

4.10

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

2.91

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

150

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Track-Rod

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Alloy

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.2

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.3 x .98

Front Head Room (in):

38.9

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

58.3

Second Head Room (in):

38.2

Second Leg Room (in):

38.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

74.0

Height, Overall (in):

56.6

Track Width, Front (in):

62.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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