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    Audi A8

    1998 Audi A8 Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $156,900

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1998 Audi A8 Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $156,900.

    This Audi A8 is powered by a 3.7L 8-cylinder engine that has 169 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 310 Nm of torque (at 4700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 90L fuel tank

    The Audi A8 measures 1436mm (56.5 inches) in height, 5034mm (198.2 inches) in length, 1880mm (74.0 inches) in width with a 2880mm (113.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1645kg (3626.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 225/50 ZR17 W front tyres and 225/50 ZR17 W rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Long distance
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    8.7Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    4D sedan
    petrol
    3.7L
    front
    5 AT
    5
    4

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    111.97 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
    $170,006.67
    $78,950
    $353,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Dimensions

    1436mm
    1880mm
    5034mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)3697
    Size (L)3.7L
    Cylinders8
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder32
    Power169kW
    Power RPM5500
    Torque310Nm
    Torque RPM4700
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission5 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontMulti-Link
    Suspension RearWishbone
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drivefront

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)14.7
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)7.1
    Tank Size (L)90
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front225/50 ZR17 W
    Tyre Rear225/50 ZR17 W
    Front Rim Size8x17
    Rear Rim Size8x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1436
    Vehicle Length (mm)5034
    Vehicle Width (mm)1880
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2880
    Turning Circle (m)12300
    Unladen Weight (kg)1645
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2245
    Track Front (mm)1591
    Track Rear (mm)1580
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)-
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date1998-02-03

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardADR 79/01