1999 Audi A8 Specifications

4-Door Sedan 3.7L Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 3.7L Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 3.7L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/auto shift lock, dynamic shift programming, hill detection capability, "Tiptronic" gear selector

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3682
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 38.4
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.1
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 198.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.8
Track Width, Front (in) 62.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 113.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.2
Height, Overall (in) 56.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 17.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 230 @ 5500
Displacement 3.7L/226
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 235 @ 2700
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.999
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.096
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.742
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.407
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.665
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.091
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.2
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P225/60R16
Front Tire Size P225/60R16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Trapezoidal link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Four-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Track-Rod

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger front air bags w/passenger seat...
Front/rear side-protection air bags
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/front electrical...
Full-time traction control (ASR)
Rear center lap belt
Rear window lockout
Child safety rear door locks
Rear center armrest first-aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.6
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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