Audi V8 Long (D11) 4.2 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Automatic
Audi V8:
The Audi V8 is a four-door, full-size luxury sedan, designed, manufactured and marketed by Audi in Germany from 1988 to 1993, as the company's flagship. As the first car from Audi to use a V8 engine, it also was the first Audi to combine a quattro system with an automatic transmission. Early cars used 3. 6-litre V8s, while later cars featured a 4. 2-litre version of the engine. The Audi V8 was replaced by the Audi A8 in 1994, although the A8 was not marketed in North America until 1996.
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Long (D11) Overview:
Audi V8 (Long (D11)). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1770 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 249 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 280 hp.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 570 Liters.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | V8 |
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| Generation: | Long (D11) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 4.2 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 1991 |
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| End of production: | 1994 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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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: | 280 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 67.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | ABH |
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| Engine displacement: | 4172 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.6:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 249 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 226 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 |
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| Max. weight: | 2310 |
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| Max load: | 540 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 570 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5190 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1814 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1420 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 3018 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1514 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1531 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.9 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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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 | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/60 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
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