Research 2001 Audi A8 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
4dr Sedan 4.2L Quattro AWD Auto
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.6 x .40 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.3 x .98 |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake ABS System |
Four-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
11.6 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150 |
Engine
| Fuel System |
SEFI |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
302 @ 3000 |
| Engine Order Code |
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
4.2L/255 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
310 @ 6200 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in) |
113.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
62.4 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
62.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
56.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
198.2 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
23.7 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
58.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
38.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
57.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
99.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
38.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
38.2 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
25 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
17 |
Steering
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.7 |
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.7 |
Summary
| Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
| Vehicle Name |
Audi A8 |
| Vehicle Name |
Audi A8 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Trapezoidal link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Track-Rod |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Four-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| Front Tire Size |
245/45R18 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55HR17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
245/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P225/60HR16 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
All-Wheel Drive |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.10 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.80 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.50 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.20 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.57 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.91 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Mid-Size |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
4068 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.0 |
