1997 Audi A8 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Platinum
Anthracite
Ecru
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Displacement | 3.7L/226 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 235 @ 2700 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 230 @ 5500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 616.20 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 402.90 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.999 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.096 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.742 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.665 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.407 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.091 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Four-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Trapeziodal link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Track-Rod |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.6 x 0.39 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.3 x 0.98 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 23.7 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.2 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.7 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3,682 lbs |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.6 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 198.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 99.8 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 56.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.8 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 37.1 in |
| 225/60HR16 SBR all-season tires | Standard |
| 4 retractable assist handles w/integrated reading lamps | Standard |
| Front/rear side-protection air bags | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear one-touch-down, front one-touch up, rear window lockout, retained accessory pwr | Standard |
| 120-watt 10-speaker premium sound system | Standard |
| Remote locking system-inc: remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted vented front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Aluminum alloy space frame/body shell | Standard |
| Motorized steering column w/move-away entry/exit feature | Standard |
| Front seatback map pockets | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/auto shift lock, dynamic shift programming, hill detection capability | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 26 (3.7L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Body-color 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Pwr antenna | Standard |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps w/high-pressure retractable washers | Standard |
| Interior lighting w/auto activation, time delay, fade out | Standard |
| Polished burled walnut inlays-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels | Standard |
| Low glare, red backlit instrumentation-inc: electric 160-MPH speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/coolant/temp gauges, digital odometer w/ service interval indicator | Standard |
| Full length center console-inc: front sotrage bin, dual cup holders, rear air vents | Standard |
| Fully independent trapezoidal link rear suspension w/track rod | Standard |
| Leather shift knob | Standard |
| Integrated front/rear fog lamps | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 3.7L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 aluminum alloy engine | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, rear angle adjusters | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger front air bags w/passenger seat activation sensor | Standard |
| Front/rear carpet floor mats w/embroidered "four rings" logo | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo cassette w/anti-theft coding, speed-dependent volume | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system-inc: blinking theft-deterrent light, interior monitoring sensors | Standard |
| Driver information display-inc: trip computer, auto check system, outside temp display | Standard |
| Driver memory settings-inc: seat, steering wheel, headrest height, outside mirrors | Standard |
| Dual body-color heated pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel | Standard |
| 16" x 7" 5-spoke cast alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | Standard |
| Rear window lockout | Standard |
| Illuminated glove box/trunk/lighter/ashtray | Standard |
| Dual front center folding armrest w/height adjustment | Standard |
| Folding rear center armrest | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer/cellular telephone | Standard |
| Nappa leather 14-way pwr seats w/4-way pwr lumbar adjustment | Standard |
| Tinted glass w/dark tint windshield band | Standard |
| 4-link front suspension w/upper/lower control arms | Standard |
| 23.7 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars/gas-charged shock absorber struts | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger w/auto timed shut off feature | Standard |
| Pwr sunroof w/tilt/slide functions | Standard |
| Intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles | Standard |
| Electronic cruise control w/resume, coast, & speed up features | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Dual zone climate control-inc: sun sensors, pollen filters | Standard |
| Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, auto window/sunroof closing | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| "FrontTrak" front wheel drive system w/anti-slip regulation | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| Auto dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Rear center lap belt | Standard |
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