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Audi A5 Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Audi A5 Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A5 is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $96,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi A5 is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 176 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 64L fuel tank
The Audi A5 measures 1372mm (54.0 inches) in height, 4625mm (182.1 inches) in length, 1854mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2751mm (108.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The A5 Base comes standard with 245/45 R17 front tyres and 245/45 R17 rear tyres.
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Power to Weight
106.67 - 130.43 kW/t
78.77 kW/t
188.37 kW/t
Boot Space
455 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.7 L/100km
7.4 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Price
$91,900 - $98,181
$52,900
$426,100
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Dimensions
4,625 mm
1,854 mm
1,372 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,625 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,854 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 182
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 83
Engine (cc): 2967
Compression Ratio: 16.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 91.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 240
Maximum Power (kW): 176
Maximum Torque (Nm): 500
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: MLB
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 455
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 62.6
Front Track (mm): 1590
Overall Height (in): 54
Overall Height (mm): 1372
Overall Length (in): 182.1
Overall Length (mm): 4625
Overall Width (in): 73
Overall Width (mm): 1854
Rear Track (in): 62.1
Rear Track (mm): 1577
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Wheelbase (in): 108.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2751
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.1
Front Headroom (mm): 993
Rear Headroom (in): 36
Rear Headroom (mm): 914
Front Hip Room (in): 54.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1378
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1342
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4740
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
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