The Audi A8 2.8 quattro is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers the power through all four wheels.
Its 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 5 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.8 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 190 bhp (193 PS/142 kW) at 6000 rpm and 280 Nm (207 lbft/28.6 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively.
A 5 speed automatic 'box supplies the power to the wheels.
The stated weight at the kerb is 1635 kg.
Top quoted speed is 232 km/h (144 mph), official fuel consumption figures are 17.4/8.4/11.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 281.0 g/km.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5034 mm
Weight
1635 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
193 PS / 190 bhp / 142 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
280 Nm / 207 ft.lb / 28.6 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 10.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h / 144 mph
Economy
17.4/8.4/11.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
281.0 CO₂ g/km
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