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Audi V8

1988 – 1994 Germany

Audi built the V8 from 1988 to 1994. Its petrol engines range from 250 to 280 hp across 3 variants. All-wheel drive is standard on every version.

Audi V8
Body styleNot specified
Production1988 – 1994
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power250 – 280 hp
0–100 km/h6.8 – 8.9 s
Top speed235 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy10.9 – 12.5 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.6L quattro V8 4AT (250 HP)
3.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 8.9 s 235 4-Speed automatic
3.6L quattro V8 5MT (250 HP)
3.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 7.6 s 245 5-Speed manual
4.2L quattro V8 6MT (280 HP)
4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 280 hp 6.8 s 249 6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3562 cm3 (217 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5800 RPM250 HP @ 5800 RPM247 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
251 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM340 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width
71.4 in (1814 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/60.3 in (1,514/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.1 cuFT (569 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5092.7 lbs (2310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3562 cm3 (217 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5800 RPM250 HP @ 5800 RPM247 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
251 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM340 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width
71.4 in (1814 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/60.3 in (1,514/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.1 cuFT (569 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5092.7 lbs (2310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
Highway
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4172 cm3 (255 ci)
Power
206 KW @ 5800 RPM280 HP @ 5800 RPM276 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM400 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 VR16

Dimensions

Length
191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width
71.4 in (1814 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/60.3 in (1,514/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.1 cuFT (569 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3780.9 lbs (1715 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5103.7 lbs (2315 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
Highway
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length4,874 mm
Width1,814 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,703 mm
Curb weight1,710 – 1,715 kg
Torque340 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.