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A8 D3 specs

Audi A8 D3 3.0 TDI V6 quattro Sedan

171 kW232 PS229 hp450 Nm2002–2010

diesel · Sedan

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Audi A8 D3
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Power
171 kW 232 PS · 229 hp
Torque
450 Nm 332 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
7.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h

The Audi A8 D3 3.0 TDI V6 quattro produces 171 kW (232 PS) and 450 Nm of torque from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine and comes as a sedan. The A8 D3 3.0 TDI V6 quattro has all-wheel drive.

Of the 2 diesel versions in the A8 D3 line-up, the A8 D3 3.0 TDI V6 quattro is the entry diesel version - the 4.1 4.2 TDI V8 quattro (240 kW) delivers 40% more. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 s and tops out at 243 km/h.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 5,051 mmLength 16 ft 7 in1,444 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,944 mmWheelbase 9 ft 8 inWidth 1,894 mmWidth 6 ft 3 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelDiesel
    Displacement2,967 cm³ 3.0 l · 181 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power171 kW 232 PS · 229 hp
    Torque450 Nm 332 lb-ft
    DriveAll-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h7.8 s 0–62 mph
    Top speed243 km/h 151 mph

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years2002–2010
    GenerationA8 D3 (2002–2010)

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