2001 Audi A8 L 6.0 specifications

2001 Audi A8 L 6.0 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3010 mm 118.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1595 mm 62.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1586 mm 62.4 inches
Length 5164 mm 203.3 inches
Width 1880 mm 74 inches
Height 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1980 kg 4365 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 92 litres 20.2 [24.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.308
Frontal area 2.25
CdA 0.69
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders W 12 in 72° vee
Capacity 6 litre
5998 cc
(366.02 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 90.2 mm
3.31 × 3.55 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
48 valves in total
maximum power output
(EEC)
420 PS (414 bhp) (309 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(EEC)
550 Nm (406 ft·lb) (56.1 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
Specific output
(EEC)
51.5 kW/litre
70 ps/litre
69 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(EEC)
91.7 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 10.75:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1152.3 kPa (167.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 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
212 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
155.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
209.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.41 kg/kW
10.71 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 22.9/9.8/14.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km22.9/9.8/14.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre4.4/10.2/6.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG12.3/28.8/19.3 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG10.3/24.0/16.1 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 350.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
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 12.70 m
Front suspension I.4Li.DW.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TzLi.W.ARB.
Wheel size front 8J x 18
Wheel size rear 8J x 18
Tyres front 245/55 ZR 18
Tyres rear 245/55 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 2.91
general
Carfolio.com ID78133
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 Audi A8 L 6.0 added 2001-03-19.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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