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    Audi A8

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Audi A8
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    3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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    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
    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 3697
    Compression Ratio: 10.3
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.7
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.4
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4172
    Compression Ratio: 10.8
    Engine Configuration: V
    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
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Capacity (L): 90
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    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
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.1
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 14.7
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 16.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 14
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
    Maximum Speed (mph): 153
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.1
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 230
    Maximum Power (kW): 169
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 233
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 315
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2700
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 299
    Maximum Power (kW): 220
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 296
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 14.7
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.1
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 16.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    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: ABS
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
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