Audi A8 D4,4H facelift 2013 2.0 (245 Hp) Hybrid Tiptronic
Audi A8:
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform. After the original model's 1994 release, Audi released the second generation in late 2002, the third in late 2009, and the fourth and current iteration in 2017. Noted as the first mass-market car with an aluminium chassis, all A8 models have used this construction method co-developed with Alcoa and marketed as the Audi Space Frame....(Read more on Wikipedia)
D4,4H facelift 2013 Overview:
Audi A8 (D4,4H facelift 2013). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.1 l/100km). With a weight of 1870 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.7 s). The top speed reaches 235 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 310 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 5.9 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.9 L/100 km for its class.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 520 Liters.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Long (D4, 4H): 2012 - 2013).
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| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A8 |
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| Generation: | D4,4H facelift 2013 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (245 Hp) Hybrid Tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | 2013 |
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| End of production: | 2015 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 211 Hp @ 4200-6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 106.4 Hp/l [132mm less] |
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| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1500-4200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | CHJA More details about the engine CHJA |
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| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.9 kg/Nm, 256.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.3 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1870 |
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| Max. weight: | 2510 |
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| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
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| Max load: | 640 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 335 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5135 mm mm [132mm less] |
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| Width: | 1949 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1460 mm mm [11mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2992 mm mm [130mm less] |
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| Front track: | 1644 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1635 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | Tiptronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/55 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 18 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 1.25 kWh |
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| System power: | 245 Hp |
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| System torque: | 480 Nm |
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| Electric motor power: | 54 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 210 Nm |
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