1998 Audi A8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
- $57,400
- 4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro AWD
- $65,000
$65,000
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1998 Audi A8 4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro AWD
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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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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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4.2L/255
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 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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39 in
Front Head Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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57 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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113 in
Wheelbase
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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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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Trapezoidal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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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
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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