Technical Specifications (continued)
2003 Audi A8
BRAKES:
Service brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits
and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning
Front, size and type 12.3 in. - Ventilated disc 12.7 in. - Ventilated disc
Rear, size and type 9.6 in. - Ventilated disc 10.6 in. - Ventilated disc
Parking brake Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels
WHEELS:
Size 7.5J x 16 inch cast alloy "Rundloch" design standard on A8 and A8L
8 J x 17 forged 5-spoke design optional on A8 and A8L
8 J x 18 hollow 5-spoke design optional on A8 and A8L
8J x 18" flaired 10-spoke design optional on A8L
TIRES:
Size 225 / 60 R 16 H speed rated all-season radial with low rolling resistance construction
225 / 55 R 17 H speed rated all-season tires optional on A8 and A8L
245 / 45 ZR 18 performance tires optional are optional on A8L
BODY:
Material Audi Space Frame construction (aluminum alloy) with aluminum alloy body panels
Corrosion protection Multi-step anti-corrosion protection
CAPACITIES:
Engine oil 8 qt. 7. 5 liter 8 qt. 7. 5 liter
Fuel tank 23.7 gal. 90 liter 24.2 gal 92 liter
Cooling system 11.6 qt. 11 liter 11.6 qt. 11 liter
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase 113.4 in. 2880 mm 118.5 in. 3010 mm
Track: front / rear 62.6 in. 1591 mm / 62.2 in. 62.8 in. 1595 mm / 62.4 in.
Overall length 198.2 in. 5034 mm 203.3 in. 5164 mm
Overall width (with mirrors) 79 in. 2007 mm 79.0 in. 2007 mm
Height (unloaded) 56.6 in. 1438 mm 56.6 in. 1438 mm
Ground clearance (loaded) 5.7 in. 146 mm 5.7 in. 146 mm
Curb weight auto 4068 lbs. 1845 kg 4156.0 lbs. 1885 kg
Distribution % front / rear
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Seating Capacity 5
EPA class Mid Size Large
Head room front / rear 38.9 in. 988 mm / 38.2 in. 971 mm 38.9 in. 988 mm / 38.4 in. 976 mm
w/ sunroof front / rear 37.1 in. 943 mm / 37.9 in. 964 mm 37.1 in. 943 mm / 38.2 in. 971 mm
Shoulder room front / rear 58.3 in. 1480 mm / 57.1 in. 1450 mm 58.4 in. 1483 mm / 57.2 in. 1454 mm
Leg room front / rear 41.3 in. 1049 mm / 38.4 in. 975 mm 41.3 in. 1049 mm / 41.1 in. 1045 mm
Int. vol. (EPA) front / rear 51.7 cu. ft. 1464 liter / 48.1 cu. ft. 1362 liter (100 cu. ft.) 51.7 cu. ft. 1464 liter / 52.1
1475 liter (104cu.ft.)
Luggage capacity (EPA) 17.6 cu. ft. 498 liter (18.0 cu. ft.) 17.6 cu. ft. 498 liter (18.0 cu. ft.)
PERFORMANCE:
0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 4.9 sec. 5.0 sec.
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 6.7 sec. 6.8 sec.
1/4 mile 14.2 sec. 14.3 sec.
Top speed Top speed is electronically limited to 130 mph (209km/h) for North America
FUEL ECONOMY: EPA estimate
City 17.0 mpg 17.0 mpg
Highway 24.0 mpg 24.0 mpg
City 13.8 l/100km 13.8 l/100km
Highway 9.8 l/100km 9.8 l/100km
Combined 11.2 l/100km 11.2 l/100km
5
1580 mm
312 x 25 mm
A8
58 / 42
A8
A8 LA8
A8 A8 L
323 x 30 mm
245 x 10 mm 269 x 22 mm
58 / 42
A8 L
A8 L
1584 mm
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