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1996 - Audi - A8 4.2 quattro

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A8 4.2 quattro 1996
2. A8 4.2 quattro 2000
3. A8 4.2 quattro 2002
General Information
Make Audi
Model A8 4.2 quattro
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2882 mm     (113,5 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5035 mm     (198,2 in)
Width 1880 mm     (74 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight 1720 kg     (3788,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 89,8 litre   (19,8 Imp gal ,  23,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Audi
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4172 cc     (254,59 cu in)
Bore 84,5 mm     (3,33 in)
Stroke 93 mm     (3,66 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,91
Unitary Capacity 521,5 cc/cylinder    (31,82 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,8 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 300 HP     (223,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 400 N.m     (295,2 lb.ft ,  40,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 356 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 174,4 HP/ton    (130,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 71,9 HP/litre    (53,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 249 km/h   (154,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 12,3 m    (40,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.4Li.ARB.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.TrapLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)