2017 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro specifications

2017 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3128 mm 123.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1644 mm 64.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 5302 mm 208.7 inches
Width 1945 mm 76.6 inches
Height 1488 mm 58.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 2075 kg 4575 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.26
Frontal area 2.43
CdA 0.63
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2967 cc
(181.057 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 91.4 mm
3.27 × 3.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 286 PS (282 bhp) (210 kW)
at 3750-4000 rpm
maximum torque 600 Nm (443 ft·lb) (61.2 kgm)
at 1250-3250 rpm
Specific output 70.9 kW/litre
96.4 ps/litre
95 bhp/litre
1.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 202.22 Nm/litre
2.44 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 16:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2541.2 kPa (368.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
137.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
135.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.87 kg/kW
16.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.3/5.2/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.3/5.2/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre15.9/19.2/17.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG44.8/54.3/50.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG37.3/45.2/42.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 146.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) F
CO2 Effizienz (DE) A
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8.0J x 17
Wheel size rear 8.0J x 17
Tyres front 235/60 R 17 106W
Tyres rear 235/60 R 17 106W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 2.50
general
Carfolio.com ID530618
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2017 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro added 2017-09-30.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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