Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic

Audi A8 1999 2.5 diesel description

Sedan Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic has been produced from January, 2001 to November, 2002. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A8 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Audi A8 1999 - 2002 versions, city fuel economy - 11.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1100 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1500 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.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi A8 versions - with manual gearbox (Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI 180 Hp MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI Quattro 180 Hp Automatic AT 4x4) available:
  • Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI 180 Hp MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 8.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km
  • Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI Quattro 180 Hp Automatic AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 9.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.1 litres per 100 km
Audi A8 1999

Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2001. January ... 2002. November 
Engine: 2496 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 219 g/km
Power: 180 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 11.7 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 2260 kg

Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic engine AKE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 2496 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 78.3 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 180 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A4

All Audi A8 sedan [1999 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 150 Hp Jan 1999 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI 150 Hp Automatic Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.5 TDI Quattro 150 Hp Automatic 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Jan 2001 — Nov 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 180 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic Jan 2001 — Nov 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 2001 2.5 TDI Quattro 180 Hp Automatic 4x4 Jan 2001 — Nov 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.8 5V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.8 5V Automatic 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1999 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic 4x4 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 2000 3.3 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jul 2000 — Nov 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (225 HP)

3.3 Diesel 225 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1999 3.7 3.7 Petrol 260 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1999 3.7 Quattro 4x4 3.7 Petrol 260 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1999 4.2 Quattro 4x4 4.2 Petrol 310 HP 12.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 2000 4.2 Quattro Long 4x4 Jan 2000 — Nov 2002 4.2 Petrol 310 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 2001 6.0 Quattro Long 4x4 Aug 2001 — Nov 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds

6.0 Petrol 420 HP 14.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 2001 6.0 Quattro 4x4 Dec 2001 — Nov 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds

6.0 Petrol 420 HP 14.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1999 reviews
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