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1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic

Carfolio.com ID25157

bodywork
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
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
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
Wheelbase 2882 mm 113.5 in
Track front 1597 mm 62.9 in
rear 1586 mm 62.4 in
Length 5034 mm 198.2 in
Width 1880 mm 74 in
Height 1440 mm 56.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1625 kg 3583 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 90 litres 19.8 UK Gal 23.8 US Gal

aerodynamics
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.25 m2
Cx 0.65

engine
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
Bore × stroke 78.30 mm × 86.40 mm
3.08 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6
Displacement 2.5 litre
2496 cc
(152.315 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
24 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 19.50:1
Fuel system diesel pump
Maximum power
(DIN)		 150.1 PS (148 bhp) (110.4 kW)
@ 4000 rpm
Specific output 59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 310.0 Nm (229 ft·lb) (31.6 kgm)
@ 1500-3200 rpm
bmep 1560.7 kPa (226.4 psi)
Specific torque 124.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Audi
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 416 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type 1 VTG turbocharger
Intercooler Air
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
0-50 mph (80 km/h) 7.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 11.00 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 214 km/h (133 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.6/6.2/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 221.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 221.40 g/km
Power-to-weight 91.08 bhp/ton

chassis
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.30 m
Suspension front 4Li.DW.
rear TrapLi.TransLi.ARB.
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 7½J x 16
rear 7½J x 16
Tyresfront 225/60 R 16 W
rear 225/60 R 16 W
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 5 speed semi-automatic
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 2.91

general
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic See all Audi models
RAC rating 22.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Audi A8 2.5 TDi Tiptronic added 1998-11-01.
Last modified 2008-08-27.
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