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Comparison Audi V8 (D11) 4.2 V8 (280 Hp) quattro & Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)


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Audi V8 (D11) 4.2 V8 (280 Hp) quattro
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Brand: Audi Audi
Model: V8 A8
Generation: V8 (D11) A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)
Engine / modification: 4.2 V8 (280 Hp) quattro 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)
Production start: 1991 year 1998 year
Production end: 1994 year 2000 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.35 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 90 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
Power: 280 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 249 km/h 220 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.8 sec 9.9 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm.
Model Engine: AKN
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4172 cm3 2496 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 10 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.6 19.5
Piston Stroke: 93 mm 86.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84.5 mm 78.3 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4874 mm 5034 mm
Width: 1814 mm 1880 mm
Width including mirrors: 1973 mm
Height: 1420 mm 1438 mm
Wheelbase: 2702 mm 2880 mm
Front track: 1514 mm 1597 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1531 mm 1586 mm
Front overhang: 1018 mm
Rear overhang: 1136 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 570 l 525 l
Max weight: 2310 kg 2220 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1710 kg 1620 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1900 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m 12.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 95 kg
Tire size: 215/60 R15 225/60 R16
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16