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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9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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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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63 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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198 in
Length, Overall
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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57 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Head Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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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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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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Suspension
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Trapeziodal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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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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Tires & Wheels
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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