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Generation 1, D2

Audi A8 Sedan

06.1996 - 05.1999 · United States

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Generation 1, D2

4D2, 4D8

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Audi A8, Generation 1, D2, USA market. This overview covers 2 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.1996 - 05.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats
5
Engine codes
ABZ, AKG, AUX, AKB, AQF, AUW
Engine displacement, cc
4172
Drive layout
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
2882
Ground clearance, mm
145
Fuel
Petrol AI-95

Specifications and technical details

2 versions

4.2 L, 310 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AUX, AKB, AQF, AUW · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.2 AT quattro 11.1998 - 05.1999

4.2 L, 300 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

ABZ, AKG · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.2 AT quattro 09.1996 - 10.1998

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