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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12.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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9.6 x 0.39 in
Rear 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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4.2L/255
Displacement
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300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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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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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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113 in
Wheelbase
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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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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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Trapezoidal link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Track-Rod
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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 Tongue Wt.
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