1997 Audi A8 Auto Transmission Specifications

The 1997 Audi A8 was the first D2 model released in North America of the first generation line. It is Audi's largest sedan, with an aluminum chassis and five-person seating capacity.

History

• The first generation D2 was released in Europe in 1994. In 1997 a coupe model prototype, with a shorter aluminum body, was simultaneously released with the A8. The second generation D3 began production in 2002, while the third generation D4 is set to be released for model year 2011.

Features

• The 1997 Audi A8 had an EPA fuel efficiency rating of 17 city and 26 highway miles per gallon. It featured a 3.8-liter V-8 engine with a tank capacity of 23.7 gallons and all-wheel drive. It had a base curb weight of 3682 lbs.

Specifications

• The 1997 Audi A8 featured a five-speed electronic automatic transmission with an automatic shift lock. Additional features include hill detection capability and dynamic shift programming. Gear ratios include 3.665 first gear ratio, 1.999 second gear ratio, 1.407 third gear ratio, 1.000 fourth gear ratio, 0.742 fifth gear ratio, 3.091 final drive ratio, and a .4.096 reverse gear ratio.