2001 Audi A8

Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options Available Trim Levels: A8 / A8 L Available Options: Premium Comfort Package: Premium comfort front and rear heated seats, Expandable ski sack, Power rear sunshade with manual rear side sunshades, Xenon high intensity discharge headlights with automatic self-leveling, heated stearing wheel Guidance Package: Audi Navigation System, Front and rear Parktronic Acoustic Parking System (Standard on A8L) Leather/Alcantara Package: Headliner and Hat Shelf upholstered in Alcantara Solar sunroof (operates fresh air fans when vehicle parked in sun) 17-inch polished forged wheels w/ 225/55 high performance all-season tires 18-inch polished forged wheels w/ 245/45 performance tires (A8 L only) Hands free Motorola cellular telephone Available Exterior Colors: Brilliant Black / Light Silver Metallic / Melange Metallic / Ming Blue pearl effect / Casablanca White / Racing Green pearl effect / Andorra Red pearl effect / Cashmere Gray pearl effect / Ebony pearl effect / Pearl White

Technical Specs

Engine/Engine Design Model: A8 A8 L Type: DOHC aluminum alloy 90 degree V8, LEV exhaust standard Bore: 3.32 in. (84.5 mm) Stroke: 3.66 in. (93.0 mm) Displacement: 255 cu. in. (4172 cc) Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Horsepower (SAE Net): 310 @ 6200 RPM Torque: 302 ft. lbs.@ 3000-4000 RPM Cylinder block: Aluminum Alloy Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 5 main bearings Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy Valve Train: DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / 3 path variable intake manifold roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing Firing Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 Cooling System: Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan Fuel/Ignition System: ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls, electronic throttle control Emission System: Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual (four) oxygen sensors Drivetrain Type: quattro all-wheel drive Transmission: Electronically controlled five-speed automatic with Tiptronic, dynamic shift program (DSP) and hill detection capability, lock-up torque converter and automatic shift lock Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive Automatic 3.571:1 2.200:1 1.505:1 1.000:1 0.804:1 4.095:1 2.909:1 Steering Type: Rack & pinion, servotronic - vehicle speed variable power assist Ratio: 15.7:1 Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.7 Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 40.2 ft. (12.3 m) Suspension Front: Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber struts (gas charged) Rear: Trapezoidal link with track-rod, anti-roll, coils spring/shock absorber struts (gas charged) 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. (312 x 25 mm) - Ventilated disc 12.7 in. (323 x 30 mm) - Ventilated disc Rear, size and type: 9.6 in. (245 x 10 mm) - Solid disc 10.6 in. (269 x 22 mm) - Solid disc Wheels & Tires Wheel size: 7j x 16 inch cast alloy; "Rundloch" Design (8j x 17 forged aluminum polished five spoke design optional) Tire size: 225/60 R 16H speed rated all-season radial with low rolling resistance construction (225/55 R 17 H speed rated high performance all-season optional) Body Material: Audi Space Frame construction (aluminum alloy) with aluminum alloy body panels Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion process Capacities Engine Oil: 8 U.S. quarts (7.5 liter) Fuel Tank: 23.7 U.S. gallons 24.2 U.S. gallons Cooling System: 11.6 U.S. quarts Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase: 113.0 in. 118.5 in. Front Track: 62.6 in. (1591 mm) 62.8 in. (1595 mm) Rear Track: 62.2 in. (1580 mm) 62.4 in. (1584 mm) Overall length: 198.2 in. (5034 mm) 203.3 in. (5164 mm) Overall Width: 79.0 in. (1880 mm) 79.0 in. (1880 mm) Height (unloaded): 56.6 in. (1438 mm) Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. (146 mm) Curb Weight: 4068 lbs. (1845 kg.) 4156 lbs. (1885 kg) Interior Dimensions Seating Capacity: 5 Front Leg room: 41.3 (1049 mm) Rear Leg room: 38.4 in. (975 mm) 41.1 in. (1045 mm) Interior Volume front: 51.7 cu. ft (1464.0 liter) Interior Volume rear: 48.1 cu. ft (1362.0 liter) 42.1 cu. ft (1475.0 liter) Luggage capacity: 17.6 cu. ft (498.0 liter) Performance 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): 4.9 sec 5.0 sec. 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 6.7 sec 6.8 sec 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec 14.3 sec Top estimated speed: 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America Fuel Economy City: 17 mpg 17 mpg Highway: 24 mpg 24 mpg Combined: 21 mpg 21 mpg

Standard Features Technical: • Aluminum alloy space frame and body panel construction • 4.2 liter DOHC aluminium alloy 300 hp 90 degree V8 engine, 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake manifold with rotary slide, direct ignition system • 5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match drivers needs) and hill detection capability • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • ESP Electronic Stability Program (Standard on A8 L only) • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: • "Rundloch" design 7j x 16 inch polished alloy wheels with 225/60 R 16 all-season tires • Full size spare tire with alloy wheel • "Servotronic" - vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering • Leather covered 4-spoke steering wheel, tilt and telescopic • Four link front suspension with stabilizer bar • Trapezoidal link rear suspension with track control arm and upper location link and stabilizer bar • Electrically adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-away for ease of entry and exit Exterior: • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Auto dimming outside rearview mirrors • Dual pane laminated "acoustic" glass for all windows • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color • Exterior chrome beltline trim • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Body color, flush door handles • Heatable windshield washer nozzles • Fuel cap hanger feature • Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield Exterior lighting: • Aerodynamic halogen headlights, including integrated ellipsoid low beam and fog lights • Optional Xenon high intensity discharge headlights • Two front fog lights located in lower front bumper • Rear fog light (integrated in left rear light cluster) • High pressure headlight washers, retractable • Red taillight lenses with shine through amber turn signal light bulb • "Puddle" lights in all four doors Comfort and Convenience: • Multi-function steering hweel with Audio controls • Fully automatic dual zone climate control system with "rest" function (can operate with vehicle shut off) dual sun sensors with active charcoal filter • Power glass sunroof with both tilt and slide functions "pre-select" convenience closing system with pinch protection • Power windows with: "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Dual power outside mirrors with defog feature • Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut off feature • Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows. • Multi-function steering wheel with Audio, Telephone and Tiptronic controls • Heated steering wheel • Audi Navigation System • Homelink 3 channel remote transmitter located in driver's sunvisor • Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system • Folding ignition key with remote controls (including rear lid release) • Remote power trunk lid release button on driver's door B-pillar • Right and left illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisors • 4 assist handles with slow retraction feature and integrated reading lights • Illuminated glove box, trunk, lighter and ashtray • Time delay interior light, also automatically illuminates the interior when the key is withdrawn from ignition • Fade out feature for interior lights • Front and rear interior footwell lights • Heated door locks • Illumination for interior door release handles • Electric sunshade for rear window and manual sunshades for rear side windows (Standard on A8L only) Seating: • 14-way power front drivers and passenger seats with: 4-way lumbar adjustment; power head restraint adjustment; 4-memory positions for driver's seat, outside mirrors, head restraint height and steering wheel position • Heated "soft optic" front and rear seats (standard on A8L only) • Electrical front seat belt height adjustment • Front seat back map pockets • Front and rear door storage pockets • Left and right front-center armrests, folding and height adjustable • Fold down rear-center armrest • 3 adjustable head restraints for rear seat • Concealable center rear headrest • Electrically adjustable rear seat head restraints • Power lumbar adjustments for rear outboard positions Interior: • Valcona leather seat upholstery • Leather shift knob • Full length center console with: Forward storage bin; 2 cup holders in storage compartment; adjustable rear passenger air vents; rear power outlet; storage area under front center armrest area • Heat ducts to rear seat under the front seats • Polished burled walnut or polished Sycamore (Vavona) wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door panels • Luggage net in trunk • Alcantara door inserts • Alcantara headliner • Interior ambient lighting • Front and rear floor mats Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: • Backlit electro luminescent instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: Tachometer, electric speedometer, fuel gauge; temperature gauge, digital clock; digital odometer and trip odometer • Digital odometer with service interval indicator • Driver information display including: outside temperature display; 6-function trip computer; radio display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and trunk lid • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Symphony 2-DIN AM/FM cassette/sincle CD radio with: RBDS (Radio Broadcast Disply System displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed) • 6-disc CD changer located in trunk storage area • Electronically dimming inside rearview mirror • 200 watt Bose sound system • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • Diversity (four) antenna in rear window Safety: • Driver and front passenger next generation airbags with dual threshold deployment and occupant detection • Front and rear (four) side airbags for front and rear outboard occupants, occupant detection for rear outboard positions • Inflatable "SIDEGUARD" curtain airbags • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts • Three rear 3-point safety belts with pyrotechnic pre-tensioners and angle • Rear center lap safety belt with retractor • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Rear child seat tether anchor preparation • Front and rear Parktronic Acoustic Parking System (standard on A8L only) • Child-safety rear door locks • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Anti-theft immobizer (generation III) • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk

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