1997 Audi A8 Models & Specs

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4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto
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4dr Sdn 3.7L Auto Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 3.7L DOHC SFI 32
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23.7 gal.
  • Torque: 235 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 230 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 17/26
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 17.6 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3,682 lbs.
  • Tires: P225/55R17 - P225/60R16
  • Front Head Room: 37.1"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.3"
  • Wheelbase: 113.0"
  • Length: 198.2"
  • Width: 74.0"
  • Height: 56.7"

Interior Features

  • Nappa leather 14-way pwr seats w/4-way pwr lumbar adjustment
  • Driver memory settings-inc: seat, steering wheel, headrest height, outside mirrors
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Front seatback map pockets
  • Motorized steering column w/move-away entry/exit feature
  • Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel
  • Low glare, red backlit instrumentation-inc: electric 160-MPH speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/coolant/temp gauges, digital odometer w/ service interval indicator
  • Driver information display-inc: trip computer, auto check system, outside temp display
  • Polished burled walnut inlays-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels
  • Full length center console-inc: front sotrage bin, dual cup holders, rear air vents
  • Front/rear door storage pockets
  • Dual front center folding armrest w/height adjustment
  • Folding rear center armrest
  • 4 retractable assist handles w/integrated reading lamps
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Front/rear carpet floor mats w/embroidered "four rings" logo
  • Leather shift knob
  • Illuminated glove box/trunk/lighter/ashtray
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror
  • Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear one-touch-down, front one-touch up, rear window lockout, retained accessory pwr
  • Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, auto window/sunroof closing
  • Electric rear window defogger w/auto timed shut off feature
  • Interior lighting w/auto activation, time delay, fade out
  • Remote locking system-inc: remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation
  • Electronic cruise control w/resume, coast, & speed up features
  • Anti-theft alarm system-inc: blinking theft-deterrent light, interior monitoring sensors
  • AM/FM stereo cassette w/anti-theft coding, speed-dependent volume
  • Dual zone climate control-inc: sun sensors, pollen filters
  • 120-watt 10-speaker premium sound system
  • Pwr antenna
  • Pre-wiring for CD changer/cellular telephone

Exterior Features

  • Dual body-color heated pwr mirrors
  • Body-color body-side moldings
  • Tinted glass w/dark tint windshield band
  • Aerodynamic halogen headlamps w/high-pressure retractable washers
  • Integrated front/rear fog lamps
  • Pwr sunroof w/tilt/slide functions
  • Body-color 5-MPH bumpers

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Driver & front passenger front air bags w/passenger seat activation sensor
  • Front/rear side-protection air bags
  • Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, rear angle adjusters
  • Rear center lap belt
  • Rear window lockout
  • Child safety rear door locks

Mechanical Features

  • 3.7L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 aluminum alloy engine
  • 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/auto shift lock, dynamic shift programming, hill detection capability
  • "FrontTrak" front wheel drive system w/anti-slip regulation
  • 4-link front suspension w/upper/lower control arms
  • Fully independent trapezoidal link rear suspension w/track rod
  • 225/60HR16 SBR all-season tires
  • 16" x 7" 5-spoke cast alloy wheels
  • Pwr-assisted vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars/gas-charged shock absorber struts
  • Pwr-assisted vented front/solid rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • 23.7 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger
  • Aluminum alloy space frame/body shell
  • Intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Convenience pkg ($700)

  • Steering wheel radio controls
  • Rear seat pwr headrest/lumbar support

Warm weather pkg ($2,000)

  • Pwr rear window shade
  • Manual rear side window shades
  • Solar sunroof
  • Insulated window glass

Cold weather pkg ($1,000)

  • Ski sack
  • Heatable front/rear seats
  • Heatable steering wheel

Convenience/cold weather pkg ($1,700)

  • Steering wheel radio controls
  • Rear seat pwr headrest/ lumbar support
  • Ski sack
  • Heatable front/rear seats
  • Heatable steering wheel
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