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Look up available Audi A8 (D2) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 29 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1994–2002 29 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Audi A8 (D2) specs by variant

All 29 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 13 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
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 — —
2.8L V6 5AT FWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT AWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 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 quattro 5AT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.8L V6 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 4AT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.3L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (225 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 3.3 L 222 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (180 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 178 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp 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 quattro 5AT AWD (150 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 5AT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
Petrol · MANUAL 6 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (193 HP) 1999–2002 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.8L V6 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (193 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.8L V6 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (174 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
Diesel · MANUAL 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (180 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 178 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2002 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L TDI 5MT (150 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Audi A8 (D2) result

These examples apply to supported European Audi VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. North American Audi VINs use another layout.

Find the Typ code after ZZZ

Our decoder reads positions 7–8 only when the supported European VIN has ZZZ in positions 4–6. The Typ code can narrow the model and chassis generation. It does not by itself identify the engine, gearbox or factory option package.

Compare the body and generation

Audi model families may include saloon, Avant and Cabriolet versions. Some Typ mappings cover more than one generation, including the A4 B6/B7 family. Use the body, year and documents to distinguish the car before choosing a catalog variant.

Treat recall results as campaigns to check

A campaign for an Audi model can apply to only certain engines or production dates. The model-level results here do not show whether your VIN is included or whether a repair has already been completed. Confirm that with Audi or an authorised repairer.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
CodeModel familyMapped generation
4DA8Not resolved by this code
4EA8D3

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Audi A8 (D2) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other A8 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

A8A8 (D3)A8 (D3f)A8 (D4)A8 L

Other Audi models

Compare another model, or see all Audi models.

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Audi A8 (D2) VIN FAQ

What can a Audi A8 (D2) VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Audi A8 (D2) identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Audi A8 (D2) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1994–2002 across 29 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Audi A8 (D2) VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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