2001 Audi A8 Specifications

4-Door Sedan 4.2L Quattro AWD Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 4.2L Quattro AWD Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.2L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn 4.2L Quattro AWD Auto
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, dynamic shift programming/hill detection capability/ "Tiptronic" gear selector

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4068
Interior Dimensions
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
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 62.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 113.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.4
Height, Overall (in) 56.6
Length, Overall (in) 198.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 17.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 310 @ 6200
Displacement 4.2L/255
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 302 @ 3000
Fuel System SEFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.50
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.91
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x .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 .40
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
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
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/60HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P225/60HR16
Front Tire Size P225/60HR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Rear Trapezoidal link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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 Yes
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 Yes
Other Features Anti-lock brake system
Driver/front passenger front airbag w/threshold...
Front/rear side-impact airbag w/rear outboard occupant detection
Inflatable Sideguard curtain airbag
Front/rear 3-point safety belts w/pwr front height...
Rear window lockout
Child safety rear door locks
Front passenger/rear child seat tether anchors
Front/rear 5-MPH bumpers
Rear center armrest first-aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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