Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro
Audi A8 1994 2.8 petrol description
Sedan Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 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 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.2 litres per 100km (8.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 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 the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Audi A8 fuel consumption.
- Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 9.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.3 litres per 100 km
- Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Automatic AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 9.9 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km
- Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 10.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km

Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro technical data
Model: | Audi A8 2.8 5V Quattro | ||
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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: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 (combined) 15.9 (urban) 8.4 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km (20.8 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: | 2180 kg |
Audi A8 1994 2.8 5V Quattro 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 |