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Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro -
Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro
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2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro

Carfolio.com ID109956

bodywork
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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 4

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2944 mm 115.9 in
Track front 1629 mm 64.1 in
rear 1615 mm 63.6 in
Length 5051 mm 198.9 in
Width 1894 mm 74.6 in
Height 1444 mm 56.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1940 kg 4277 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 90 litres 19.8 UK Gal 23.8 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area 2.31 m2
Cx 0.62

engine
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Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 95.50 mm
3.19 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 3.9 litre
3936 cc
(240.189 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 17.50:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power 274.8 PS (271.0 bhp) (202.1 kW)
@ 3750 rpm
Specific output 68.9 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 650.0 Nm (479 ft·lb) (66.3 kgm)
@ 1800-2500 rpm
bmep 2075.2 kPa (301 psi)
Specific torque 165.14 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Audi
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Unitary capacity 492 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 4.50 s
0-60 mph 6.40 s
0-100 km/h 6.70 s
0-100 mph 17.60 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 15.50 s
@ 93.00 mph
Standing km 27.10 s
@ 195.00 km/h
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.4/7.5/9.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 259.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 259.20 g/km
Power-to-weight 139.69 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.4Li.DW.ARB.AS.
rear I.TzLi.W.ARB.AS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 8J x 17
rear 8J x 17
Tyresfront 235/55 R 17 99Y
rear 235/55 R 17 99Y
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 2.90

general
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RAC rating 32.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro added 2003-04-30.
Last modified 2008-08-07.
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