Audi A8 Base (1997) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1997 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 Five-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 225/50 R17 front tyres and 225/50 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km 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 |
| Load Capacity | 600 mm |
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Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 4
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Cc: 4172
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 4.2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 93
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 2
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 0
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 0
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 16.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 14
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 16.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 0
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 0
Performance Acceleration0 To60 Mph: 0
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 0
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 299
Power Maximum Power Kw: 220
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 0
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 400
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission
Transmission6th Gear Ratio: 0
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Low High Ratio: 0
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 525
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12300
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1591
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 40.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1436
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 198.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5034
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1880
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 0
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 113.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2880
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 988
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 30.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 771
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 60.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1526
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 59.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1506
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Steel
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2350
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5181
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1750
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3858
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Rds: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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