1997 Audi A8 - Specs, Features, 0-60 and Top Speed
1997 Audi A8
MSRP$56,900
Specs
- origin countryGermany
- engine3.7 L
- horsepower230 hp @ 5500 rpm
- torque235 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm
- transmission5-Speed Automatic
- 0-60 time8.3 sec
- combined fuel economy18 mpg
Trims
performance
| zero to 60 mph | 8.3 sec |
| top speed | 130 mph |
engines
| valvetrain | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| engine cylinder | 8cyl |
| transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| engine type | V8 |
| valves | 32 |
| engine displacement | 226 cu.in. |
| engine size | 3.7 L |
| engine horsepower | 230 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| engine torque | 235 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm |
MPGs
| fuel economy city | 15 mpg |
| fuel economy highway | 24 mpg |
| fuel economy combined | 18 mpg |
| fuel tank capacity | 23.7 gal. |
| range in miles | 355.5/568.8 mi. |
| fuel type | Regular Unleaded |
interiors
| cargo capacity all seats in place | 17.6 cu.ft. |
| front headroom | 37.1 in. |
| front legroom | 41.3 in. |
| front shoulder room | 58.3 in. |
| passenger capacity | 5 |
| passenger volume | 99.8 cu.ft. |
| 2nd row headroom | 37.9 in. |
| 2nd row legroom | 38.4 in. |
| 2nd row shoulder room | 57.1 in. |
exterior dimensions
| axle ratio | 3.091 |
| curb weight | 3682 lbs. |
| front tread | 62.6 in. |
| ground clearance | 4.8 in. |
| height | 56.7 in. |
| length | 198.2 in. |
| rear tread | 62.2 in. |
| turning radius | 20.1 in. |
| wheelbase | 113 in. |
| width | 74 in. |
towing
| maximum towing capacity | 2000 lbs. |
| fixed tow bar | No |
brake
| brake assist | Yes |
| brake drying | No |
| abs and driveline traction control | 4-Wheel ABS |
| front brake | Front Vented Discs And 4-Wheel Disc Brakes W/4-Wheel Abs |
| rear brake | Solid Rear Disc Brakes |
| rear brake rotor diam x thickness | 9.6 x 0.39 |
| front brake rotor diam x thickness | 12.3 x 0.98 |
transmission
| drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| overdrive | No |
| standard transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| transmission electronic control | Yes |
| transmission oil cooler | No |
| paddle shifters | No |