Audi A8 in version I (D2) was produced in the years 1994 - 2002. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi A8 (1994-2002):
| Layout | Terminal types | Base hold-down |
|---|
| 0 - positive on the right side | 1 | B13 |
Audi A8 I (D2) - petrol engines:
S 8 quattro (1996-1999)
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 08 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 08 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB740 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA770 | 77 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | E11 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | E44 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 71 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB740 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic E44 of a capacity 77Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
Audi A8 I (D2) - petrol engines:
2.8
2.8 quattro
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 13 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 13 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 92 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB950 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 800 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 900 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
Audi A8 I (D2) - petrol engines:
3.7
3.7 quattro
4.2 quattro
6.0 W12 quattro
S 8 quattro (1999-2002)
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S5 AGM | S5A 13 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 15 | 110 Ah | 920 A | 393x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide AGM | EK950 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB1100 | 110 Ah | 850 A | 392x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic AGM | G14 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | I1 | 110 Ah | 920 A | 393x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 353x175x190 mm, 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 92 Ah. We can mount the standard battery type here or made in AGM technology. To avoid problems, You should rememeber to replace the standard battery with a standard one, EFB with EFB and AGM with AGM. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
Audi A8 I (D2) - diesel engines:
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI quattro
3.3 TDI quattro
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S5 AGM | S5A 13 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 15 | 110 Ah | 920 A | 393x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide AGM | EK950 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB1100 | 110 Ah | 850 A | 392x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic AGM | G14 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | I1 | 110 Ah | 920 A | 393x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 353x175x190 mm, 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 92 Ah. We can mount the standard battery type here or made in AGM technology. To avoid problems, You should rememeber to replace the standard battery with a standard one, EFB with EFB and AGM with AGM. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
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