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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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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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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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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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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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113 in
Wheelbase
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Steering
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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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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3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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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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