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1999 Audi A8 Base 4dr Sedan 3.7L Auto
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
17 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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17 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Mid-Size
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
99.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3682
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
26
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
3.7L/226
Fuel System:
SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
230 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
235 @ 2700
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear:
Trapezoidal link
Front Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Spare Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.6 x 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
23.7
Wheelbase (in):
113.0
Length, Overall (in):
198.2
Trunk Volume (ft³):
17.6
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.665
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.999
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.407
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.000
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.742
Reverse Ratio (:1):
4.096
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.091
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Track-Rod
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.2
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.3 x 0.98
Front Head Room (in):
38.9
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.3
Second Head Room (in):
38.2
Second Leg Room (in):
38.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
74.0
Height, Overall (in):
56.7
Track Width, Front (in):
62.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.8
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