Audi V8 D11 3.6 V8 (245 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.
The competition model of the Audi V8 won back-to-back Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft driver's titles in 1990 and 1991, with the championship winners being Hans-Joachim Stuck and Frank Biela respectively. Audi was the first company to win back-to-back DTM titles....(Read more on Wikipedia)
D11 Overview:
Audi V8 (D11). With 340 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1790 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 7.6 s). The top speed reaches 244 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:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (245 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.6 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 570 Liters.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Long (D11): 1991 - 1994).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | V8 |
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| Generation: | D11 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 V8 (245 Hp) quattro Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 1993 |
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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: | 245 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 68.8 Hp/l [316mm less] |
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| Torque: | 340 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | PT More details about the engine PT |
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| Engine displacement: | 3562 |
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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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| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.6:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 570 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4874 mm mm [316mm less] |
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| Width: | 1814 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1420 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2702 mm mm [316mm less] |
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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): | 11.5 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| 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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| Tires size | 215/60 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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