Audi1997 A8 2.5 TDI Specs

1997 (D2) Audi A8 2.5 TDI Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2000 (D2)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L V6 Turbo

137 mph

9.9 seconds

148 BHP

38.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

525 L
kg
1,595 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
9.9 seconds
0-60 mph
9.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
93 BHP/Tonne
Power
148 BHP
Torque
229 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
38.7 mpg
Total Range
766 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
2.5 Litre
2,496 cc
Configuration
V6
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
148 BHP @ 4,000 RPM
150 ps @ 4,000 RPM
Peak Torque
229 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
310 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Common Rail
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
19.5:1
Bore x Stroke
78.3 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.91:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
59 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
416 cc
BMEP
15.6 Bar
226.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/60R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
525 L
Kerb Weight
1,595 kg
Gross Weight
2,195 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
Tow Capacity
1,700 kg
Length
5,034 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,882 mm
Front Track
1,597 mm
Rear Track
1,586 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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3.1

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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