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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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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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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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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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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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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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38 in
Second Head Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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198 in
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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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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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight 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
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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