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    1998 Audi A8

    Used from

    $156,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1998 Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $156,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $196,220 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.7L multi-point injection (169kW/310Nm) and 4.2L multi-point injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 1998 A8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    104.25 - 127.41 kW/t
    73.43 kW/t
    146.4 kW/t
    Boot Space
    525 litres
    410 litres
    990 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $156,900 - $196,220
    $78,950
    $353,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    1 year
    9 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    *excl. on-roads

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    1998 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Rds
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Side Of Body
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Conventional
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 988
      • Headroom Rear (in): 30.4
      • Headroom Rear: 771
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1526
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1506
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 60.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1526
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1500
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Lower body side protection
      • Colour: Black
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Settings: 4
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Alloy
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 2
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Reclining
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Side airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • One-touch Opening
      • Operation: Electric
      • Sliding
      • Sunshade
      • Tilting
      • Type: Steel
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Particle Filter
      • Push Button Heater Controls
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 120
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
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    1998 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1436mm
    1880mm
    5034mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Audi A8 Dimensions

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    1998 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    1998 Audi A8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $156,900.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $196,220.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1880mm wide, 5034mm in length and sits 1436mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 220kW of power from its 4.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2350 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 uses premium unleaded.