1998 Audi A4 2.8 specifications

1998 Audi A4 2.8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2617 mm 103 inches
Track/tread (front) 1498 mm 59 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1479 mm 58.2 inches
Length 4479 mm 176.3 inches
Width 1733 mm 68.2 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1285 kg 2833 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area 2.03
CdA 0.63
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2771 cc
(169.097 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 86.4 mm
3.25 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
5 valves per cylinder
30 valves in total
maximum power output
(EEC)
193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(EEC)
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(EEC)
51.1 kW/litre
69.5 ps/litre
68.6 bhp/litre
1.12 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(EEC)
101.05 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.6:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1269.8 kPa (184.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 461.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
149.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
110.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
147.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.07 kg/kW
15.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 13.6/7.0/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.6/7.0/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.4/14.3/10.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG20.8/40.4/30.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG17.3/33.6/25.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 223.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 205/60 R 15 91V
Tyres rear 205/60 R 15 91V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID236775
Production total
Model code
Model family B5
RAC rating 25.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Audi A4 2.8 added 2011-03-09.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Audi A4 - B5 models

Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI -
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 143.0 CO2 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5A 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 184.0 CO2 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 192.0 CO2 1200 kg
Audi A4 1.8 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1265 kg
Audi A4 1.8T -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1255 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1265 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1896 cm3/115.7cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1285 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 184.0 CO2 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 208.0 CO2 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 240.0 CO2 1335 kg
Audi A4 quattro -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 247.0 CO2 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 261.0 CO2 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 121 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 121 kW 235.0 CO2 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 184.0 CO2 1430 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5A 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 211.0 CO2 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1297 kg
Audi A4 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2598 cm3/158.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1284 kg
Cars similar to the 1998 Audi A4 2.8
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1996 cm3/121.8cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 230.0 CO2 1575 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW 1450 kg
BMW 328i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1395 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW 1477 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 1451 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1465 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1465 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1260 kg
Nissan Skyline 25GT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 1455 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1460 kg
Vauxhall Vectra SuperTouring 200 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1478 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1478 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1948 cm3/118.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 212.0 CO2 1375 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 1948 cm3/118.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 227.0 CO2
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 220.0 CO2 1467 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1423 kg