Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic

Audi A8 1994 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic has been produced from April, 1996 to January, 1999. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 290 up to 490 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A8 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 232 km/h.

Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Audi A8 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also three other Audi A8 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Automatic AT), and with manual gearbox (Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds faster (in 8.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 2 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 9.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Automatic AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.5 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 11.3 litres per 100 km
Audi A8 1994

Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic technical data

Model: Audi A8 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1996. April ... 1999. January 
Engine: 2771 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 193 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 232 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.9 (combined) 17.6 (urban) 8.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km (20.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.03m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 525 litres
Gross weight: 2235 kg

Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic engine ACK

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2771 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 1
Camshaft drive no data
Fuel system Injection
Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 193 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 280 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A4

All Audi A8 sedan [1994 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Aug 1997 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Automatic Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Automatic Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Quattro 4x4 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Quattro Automatic 4x4 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Automatic Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Apr 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic 4x4 Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1995 3.7 Aug 1995 — Jan 1999 3.7 Petrol 230 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1995 3.7 Quattro 4x4 Oct 1995 — Jan 1999 3.7 Petrol 230 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds

4.2 Petrol 300 HP 13.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 reviews
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