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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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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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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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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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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Gas V8
Engine Type
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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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4.2L/255
Displacement
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300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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113 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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38 in
Second Head Room
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Track-Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Trapezoidal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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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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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare 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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Weight & Capacity
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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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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