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Decode your Audi A8 (D2) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 29 variants (1994–2002). No registration.

1994–2002 29 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Audi A8 (D2)
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Audi A8 (D2) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each A8 (D2) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
6.0L W12 quattro 5AT AWD (420 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 6.0 L 414 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
4.2L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (310 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 4.2 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.7L V8 5AT FWD (260 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 3.7 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
3.7L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (260 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 3.7 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.3L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (225 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 3.3 L 222 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8L V6 5AT FWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT AWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (180 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 178 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (180 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 178 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (180 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 178 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (150 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
4.2L V8 quattro 4AT (300 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 4.2 L 295 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
3.7L V8 5AT (230 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 3.7 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
3.7L V8 quattro 5AT (230 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 3.7 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8L V6 5AT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.8L V6 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.8L V6 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 5MT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —

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Audi A8 (D2) VIN FAQ

What does a Audi A8 (D2) VIN tell you?+
A Audi A8 (D2) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Audi A8 (D2)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Audi A8 (D2) made?+
Our database covers the Audi A8 (D2) for model years 1994–2002, across 29 variants.
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