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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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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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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Electrical
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150
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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300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.2L/255
Displacement
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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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37 in
Front Head Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Height, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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113 in
Wheelbase
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Second Hip 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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Steering
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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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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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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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Trapeziodal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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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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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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