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