1997 Audi A8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
- $56,900
- 4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro
- $64,500
$64,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Audi A8 4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro
Shop NowKey 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 / 25 Hwy
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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4.2L/255
Displacement
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300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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113 in
Wheelbase
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198 in
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Liftover Height
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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37 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Trapeziodal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Track-Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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