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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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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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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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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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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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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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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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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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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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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Trapezoidal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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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
Spare Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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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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3,902 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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