1998 Audi A8

Horsepower: 230 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft): 235 @ 2700
Weight: 3682 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Mid-Size...
Engine type: Gas V8
Transmission type: 5 Automatic w/OD,

MSRP: $50,183 - $57,400

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Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Mid-Size

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas V8
• Displacement : 3.7L/226
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 230 @ 5500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 235 @ 2700

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.665
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.999
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.407
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.000
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.742
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 4.096
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.091

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 26

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 120

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 11.6

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3682

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Four-Link
• Suspension Type - Rear : Trapezoidal link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Stabilizer Bar
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Track-Rod
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr-Assisted
• Brake ABS System : Four-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.3 x 0.98
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 9.6 x 0.39
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P225/55R17
• Rear Tire Size : P225/55R17
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.6
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.7
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 40.2
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 23.7

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 113.0
• Length, Overall (in) : 198.2
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 74.0
• Height, Overall (in) : 56.7
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 62.6
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 62.2
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 4.8
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 17.6

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 99.8
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.1
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 58.3
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.9
• Second Leg Room (in) : 38.4
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 57.1
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : A8
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: No Test

Side Rear Passenger: No Test

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V248

Potential Number of Units Affected: 51,900

Summary: The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time, diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rods. Owner notification began Oct. 15, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Dates of Manufacture: January - July 1998

Manufacturer Recall No.: UL/Audi Recall No. KW

- NONE -

Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Body Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Child Safety Locks
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tires - Rear Performance

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