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1998 Audi A8 specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
$57,400
4dr Sdn 4.2L Auto Quattro AWD
$65,000
$65,000
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Audi A8

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Slate Blue
Platinum
Anthracite
Ecru

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.2L/255
Displacement
300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
38 in
Second Leg Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
113 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
41 in
Front Leg Room
198 in
Length, Overall
18 ft³
Trunk Volume
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Height, Overall
39 in
Front Head Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Liftover Height
38 in
Second Head Room
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
w/Track-Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Trapezoidal link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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