Audi A8 Base (1996) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1996 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $196,220 before on-road costs.
This Audi A8 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 220 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 3300 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 90L fuel tank
The Audi A8 measures 1436mm (56.5 inches) in height, 5034mm (198.2 inches) in length, 1880mm (74.0 inches) in width with a 2880mm (113.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1750kg (3858.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 225/60 R16 front tyres and 225/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,034 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
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Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Illuminated Rear Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 4
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 4172
Compression Ratio: 10.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 4.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 93
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Main Capacity (L): 90
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Number of Functions: 5
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Message Display: yes
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 2
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 29
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 16.5
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 14
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8.2
EU 83 City (L/100km): 16.5
EU 83 City (mpg): 14
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 299
Maximum Power (kW): 220
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Center Type: Viscous
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 525
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
Front Track (in): 62.6
Front Track (mm): 1591
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
Overall Height (in): 56.5
Overall Height (mm): 1436
Overall Length (in): 198.2
Overall Length (mm): 5034
Overall Width (in): 74
Overall Width (mm): 1880
Rear Track (in): 62.2
Rear Track (mm): 1580
Wheelbase (in): 113.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2880
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 988
Rear Headroom (in): 30.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 771
Front Hip Room (in): 60.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1526
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1506
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Conventional
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Rear Fog Lights
Number: 1
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1750
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3858
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
RDS: yes
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 10
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
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 Rotational Adjustment: yes
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
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 Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Hard Plastic Shell: yes
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operates From Passenger Door: yes
Operates From Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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