Audi A8 1994 3.7
Audi A8 1994 3.7 petrol description
Sedan Audi A8 1994 3.7 has been produced from August, 1995 to January, 1999. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.7 litres, which produces power of 230 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 315 Nm (Newton metres) on 2700 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 460 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Audi A8 3.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.
Audi A8 1994 3.7 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A8 1994 3.7 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 247 km/h.
Audi A8 1994 3.7 fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 18.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.

Audi A8 1994 3.7 technical data
Model: | Audi A8 3.7 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1995. August ... 1999. January | ||
Engine: | 3697 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 230 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 315 NM ON 2700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 247 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 (combined) 18.6 (urban) 8.5 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres (23.8 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: | 2245 kg |
Audi A8 1994 3.7 engine AEW
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 460,000 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 | 3697 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 82.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
Fuel system | Injection |
Audi A8 1994 3.7 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 9 litres (9.5 quarts) |
Power | 230 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 NM ON 2700 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
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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 |