Audi V8 first generation
The Audi V8 first generation (1990–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Model codes: D1, 44
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,861–5,190 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,814 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm RDW | – | 2,702–3,020 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,619 kg RDW | – | 1,708–1,990 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,719 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,310 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 650 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453–481 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,605–2,662 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 80 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | – | – | 235–249 km/h |
| Torque | – | – | 340–400 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de, ja, pl), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
11 complaints for model years 1990–1992.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 3 versions of the Audi V8 first generation
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994(GUZZLER) (FFS), 3MODE CLKUP · (GUZZLER) (FFS), 3MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1990–1991(GUZZLER) (FFS) | 3.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1990–1991(GUZZLER) (FFS), 3MODE CLKUP | 3.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.