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    1999 Audi A8

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    $156,900 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Audi A8

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $156,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $196,220 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.7L multi-point injection (169kW/315Nm) and 4.2L multi-point injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1998 A8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    1999 Audi A8 Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$156,900
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$196,220
    *excl. on-roads

    All Audi A8 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2024$216,284$236,284
    2023$201,375$224,200
    2022$193,872$208,472
    2021$193,872$208,472
    2020$193,689$197,400
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Audi A8 Pricing

    1999 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.74
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Ashtray Rear Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 4
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 525
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.2
      • Front Headroom (mm): 988
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1526
      • Front Track (mm): 1597
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 60.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1436
      • Overall Length (mm): 5034
      • Overall Width (mm): 1880
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 971
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
      • Rear Track (mm): 1586
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12250
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2880
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 3.7
      • Engine (cc): 3697
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 82.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 23.8
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 169
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 233
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Occupant Sensors
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Front Occupant Sensors
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Airbag Rear Occupant Sensors
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Rear Seat Heated
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2245
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1645
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    1998 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1436mm
    1880mm
    5034mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1999 Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20242300Kg2300Kg
    20232300Kg2300Kg
    20222300Kg2300Kg
    20212300Kg2300Kg
    20202300Kg2300Kg
    See all Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    1999 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    Audi A8Fuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded-
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    1999 Audi A8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $156,900.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $196,220.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2200 kg

    The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1880mm wide, 5034mm in length and sits 1436mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 220kW of power from its 4.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2350 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 uses Premium Unleaded.

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