

Audi, A8, D2, A8 2.8 (1994-) Little Known Facts
- The 1994 Audi A8 (D2) 2.8 was powered by a 2.8-liter V6 engine producing 174 horsepower.
- It featured a five-speed manual transmission as standard and a four-speed automatic as an option.
- The vehicle had a curb weight of around 1,730 kg (3,810 lbs).
- Its top speed was electronically limited to 155 km/h (96 mph) for safety reasons.
- The A8 2.8 came with a rear-wheel drive configuration and a self-locking differential as standard.
- It had a ground clearance of approximately 140 mm (5.5 in).
- The fuel tank capacity was around 80 liters (21 gallons), and the vehicle's range on a full tank varied depending on driving conditions but was estimated to be over 600 km (373 miles).
- The interior featured a digital instrument cluster, air conditioning, and an optional CD player.
- Audi specified a payload capacity of 375 kg (826 lbs) for the A8 2.8.
- It had a turning circle diameter of approximately 11.6 meters (38 ft) in urban conditions.
- The vehicle's dry weight without driver or fuel was around 1,570 kg (3,463 lbs).
- Its fuel consumption under European test cycles was estimated to be around 9.8 liters/100 km (29 mpg).
- The Audi A8 D2 platform had a wheelbase of approximately 2,800 mm (110 in), contributing to its stable and comfortable ride.
- It featured front disc brakes with ventilated discs measuring 300x24mm as standard and rear disc brakes with non-ventilated discs measuring 265x10mm.
- The vehicle's maximum towing weight was specified at around 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs).
- Its engine featured a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and utilized fuel injection technology.
- Audi offered an optional Tiptronic transmission for improved smoothness and responsiveness in urban driving conditions.
- The vehicle's standard tire size was 215/60R16, with some trim levels featuring larger tires to improve handling and stability at higher speeds.
- The A8 2.8 had a recommended service interval of every 15,000 km (9,320 miles) for the engine and transmission and every 30,000 km (18,640 miles) for brake pad replacement.
- It came with an optional driver information system that provided the driver with real-time data on fuel consumption, oil temperature, and other vital systems.
- Audi specified a maximum payload capacity of 175 kg (386 lbs) for the A8's trunk area when carrying passengers or luggage in addition to the recommended payload capacity of 375 kg (826 lbs).
- Its front suspension featured a MacPherson strut setup with telescopic dampers, while the rear featured a five-link design.
- The vehicle's minimum turning radius in urban conditions was approximately 5.3 meters (17.4 ft).
- It had an interior volume of around 2,600 liters (91.6 cu ft) for passenger space and luggage area combined.
- Audi recommended the use of unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON for optimal engine performance.
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