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A8
1998 Audi A8
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
D2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2 V8 quattro Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
310 hp
Power (kW)
228 kW
Torque
410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
6.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.9 seconds
Displacement
4,172 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,034 mm
(198.2 in)
Width
1,880 mm
(74.0 in)
Height
1,436 mm
(56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,880 mm
(113.4 in)
Curb weight
1,825 kg
(4,023 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 - 4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
84.5 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
11 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km
(74,565 mi)
Air Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Spark Plug
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km
(18,641 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
90 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,973 mm
(77.7 in)
Track, Front
1,591 mm
(62.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
1,018 mm
(40.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,136 mm
(44.7 in)
Turning Circle
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
19.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
12.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
310 g/km
12.3 m
Ground Clearance
116 - 125 mm
(4.6 - 4.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
988 mm
(38.9 in)
Head Room, Rear
971 mm
(38.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,526 mm
(60.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,350 kg
(5,181 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,300 kg
(5,071 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
600 kg
(1,323 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Volkswagen Group
D2
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Radio
Yes
Media Format
CD
MP3
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
525 litres
Depth
1,191 mm
(46.9 in)
Width
1,050 mm
(41.3 in)
Opening Width
1,078 mm
(42.4 in)
Height
409 mm
(16.1 in)
Sill Height
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Centre
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H1
Main Beam
HB3
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
A8
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
644 mm
(25.4 in)
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Armrest
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Tilt Adjustment
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
BA9s (T4W)
SV8.5 (C10W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
Entry Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Sedan
Variant
A8 Standard
1994–2026
A8 Sedan Generations
1 of 8
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D2
1994–1999
Year
1998
Powertrain
4.2 V8 quattro Automatic
Horsepower
310 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
AWD
Gasoline