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Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)

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8 versions · 7 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 20V (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1997–2001
1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1997–2001
2.6 V6 (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1997–2000
1.9 TDI (90 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 90 KM 1995–2000
2.6 V6 (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1998–2000
2.8 V6 E (174 KM) Selected Gasoline 174 KM 1998–2000
2.0 E (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1997–1998
2.8 V6 E (174 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 174 KM 1998–2000

Selected engine version

1.8 20V (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2001

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
173 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
1.8 20V (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
2001
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
216 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ADR
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
173 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1370 kg
Gross weight
1770 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
730 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1997–2001

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
173 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
1.8 20V (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
2001
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
226 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ADR
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
173 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
730 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.6 V6 (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2000

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Maximum speed
209 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
2.6 V6 (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2
CO2 emissions
248 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABC
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1415 kg
Gross weight
1815 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
740 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (90 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–2000

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
202 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.7 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
1.9 TDI (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
162 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
1Z
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
90 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
730 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.6 V6 (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Maximum speed
207 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
2.6 V6 (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
207 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2
CO2 emissions
268 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABC
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1430 kg
Gross weight
1830 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 V6 E (174 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
174 KM
Torque
250 Nm
Engine displacement
2,771 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Maximum speed
218 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
2.8 V6 E (174 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
254 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAH
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2771 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
174 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1430 kg
Gross weight
1830 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 E (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–1998

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
165 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Maximum speed
187 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
2.0 E (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1997
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
187 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2
CO2 emissions
231 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABK
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1750 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
640 kg
Trailer nose weight
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 V6 E (174 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
174 KM
Torque
250 Nm
Engine displacement
2,771 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Maximum speed
217 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Version
Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Engine
2.8 V6 E (174 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
217 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
267 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAH
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2771 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
174 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
230 l
Curb weight
1445 kg
Gross weight
1845 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1000 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
40 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4366 mm
Width
1716 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2556 mm
Front track
1453 mm
Rear track
1447 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
yes