1997 Audi A8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
- $56,900
- 4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro
- $64,500
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
230.0-hp, 3.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
198.2" length, 56.7" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
Slate Blue
Platinum
Anthracite
Ecru
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- MPG
-
17 City / 26 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
230 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System
-
Four-Wheel
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
9.6 x 0.39 in
- Brake Type
-
Pwr-Assisted
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.3 x 0.98 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
120
Engine
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
230 @ 5500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
235 @ 2700
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- Displacement
-
3.7L/226
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
5-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
17 City / 26 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
11.6 qts
Measurements
- Front Leg Room
-
41 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Track Width, Front
-
63 in
- Trunk Volume
-
18 ft³
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Passenger Volume
-
100 ft³
- Second Leg Room
-
38 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
5 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Front Shoulder Room
-
58 in
- Length, Overall
-
198 in
- Front Hip Room
-
N/A
- Track Width, Rear
-
62 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
74 in
- Second Hip Room
-
N/A
- Height, Overall
-
57 in
- Wheelbase
-
113 in
- Front Head Room
-
37 in
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
40 ft
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Trapeziodal link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Four-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Track-Rod
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
P225/60R16
- Rear Tire Size
-
P225/60R16
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Tire Size
-
Compact
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Compact in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 7 in
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 7 in
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,682 lbs
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
24 gal
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
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