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2001 Audi A8 quattro
The 2001 Audi A8 quattro is a sedan. It has a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 335 hp (250 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | A8 quattro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Audi 2001 A8 quattro |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Brilliant Black, Ebony Black Pearl Effect, Light Silver Metallic, Dolphin Gray Metallic, Moro Blue Pearl Effect, Denim Blue Pearl Effect, Amulet Red, Avus Silver Pearl Effect |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,200 cc |
| Power | 335 hp / 250 kW | Torque | 440 Nm / 325 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.5 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 15 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,860 kg (4,101 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 SEDANS
Compared with other 2001 sedans in our database, its 335 hp is 53% more than the average 2001 sedan (219 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.3 seconds quicker than average, and it is 19% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2001 Audi A8 quattro | Average 2001 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | 219 hp (73 cars) | +53% |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 295 Nm (73 cars) | +49% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s | 7.8 s (57 cars) | -17% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 128 mph (57 cars) | +2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,860 kg | 1,564 kg (81 cars) | +19% |
| Engine size | 4,200 cc | 3,132 cc (81 cars) | +34% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 sedans with similar power to the 2001 Audi A8 quattro.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Audi A8 quattro | 335 hp | 6.5 s | 1,860 kg |
| 2001 BMW 750il | 322 hp | — | 2,030 kg |
| 2001 Jaguar S-Type | 304 hp | 6.8 s | 1,700 kg |
| 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 300 hp | — | 2,450 kg |
| 2001 Lexus LS 430 | 290 hp | 6.1 s | 1,850 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights