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    Audi A8

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Audi A8
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    2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    4.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
    Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
    Bore Engine: 82.8
    Engine (cc): 2771
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 86.4
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    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
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium 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 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
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Number of Functions: 5
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Number of Functions: 5
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 33
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 12.8
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 18
    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
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    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
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.2
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 12.8
    EU 83 City (mpg): 18
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8.2
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 16.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 14
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Viscous
    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
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
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