Audi A8

1994 – 1999 Germany

The Audi A8 is a car built from 1994 to 1999. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 150 to 299 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered.

Body styleNot specified

Production1994 – 1999

Variants14

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 299 hp

0–100 km/h7.3 – 11.3 s

Top speed212 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy7.2 – 13.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Jaguar XJ1994 – 1997 up to318 hp

Lincoln Continental1994 – 2002 up to279 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	11.0 s	214	5-speed automatic
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.9 s	220	6-speed manual
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	11.3 s	212	5-speed automatic
2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	10.2 s	225	4-speed automatic
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	9.2 s	228	5-speed manual
2.8L V6 quattro 4AT AWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	10.5 s	225	4-speed automatic
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	9.1 s	229	5-speed manual
2.8L V6 5AT FWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	9.9 s	233	5-speed automatic
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.4 s	236	5-speed manual
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT AWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	10.1 s	232	5-speed automatic
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.5 s	235	5-speed manual
3.7L V8 5AT FWD (230 HP) 3.7 L · 8 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	260 hp	8.7 s	250	5-speed automatic
3.7L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (230 HP) 3.7 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	260 hp	9.1 s	245	5-speed automatic
4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (300 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	299 hp	7.3 s	250	4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4905 lbs (2225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3516 lbs (1595 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4839 lbs (2195 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 193 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3759 lbs (1705 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5082 lbs (2305 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5500 RPM174 HP @ 5500 RPM172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3252 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4630 lbs (2100 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5500 RPM174 HP @ 5500 RPM172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 141.7 mph (228 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.1 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5500 RPM174 HP @ 5500 RPM172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3406 lbs (1545 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)
Highway: Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5500 RPM174 HP @ 5500 RPM172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4674 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)
Highway: Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 6000 RPM193 HP @ 6000 RPM190 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM280 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62.5/62 in (1,588/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3439 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4762 lbs (2160 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 6000 RPM193 HP @ 6000 RPM190 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM280 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146.6 mph (236 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62.5/62 in (1,588/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4651.7 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 235 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 6000 RPM193 HP @ 6000 RPM190 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM280 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62.5/62 in (1,588/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3605 lbs (1635 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4927 lbs (2235 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 6000 RPM193 HP @ 6000 RPM190 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM280 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62.5/62 in (1,588/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4806 lbs (2180 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3697 cm3 (226 ci)
Power: 191 KW @ 6000 RPM260 HP @ 6000 RPM256 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM350 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3627.2 lbs (1645 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4950.2 lbs (2245 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 276 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3697 cm3 (226 ci)
Power: 191 KW @ 6000 RPM260 HP @ 6000 RPM256 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM350 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.5 in (2883 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3803 lbs (1725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5126 lbs (2325 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined: 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4172 cm3 (255 ci)
Power: 220 KW @ 6000 RPM299 HP @ 6000 RPM295 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM400 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 198.2 in (5034 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62.7/62.4 in (1,593/1,585 mm)
Wheelbase: 113.4 in (2880 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3803 lbs (1725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5181.8 lbs (2350 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 307 g/km

Length5,034 mm

Width1,880 mm

Height1,435 – 1,438 mm

Wheelbase2,880 – 2,883 mm

Curb weight1,435 – 1,725 kg

Torque250 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.