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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.2L/255
Displacement
300 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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