Audi A8

Audi A8 comes in three variants - A8 4.2 quattro, A8 L 4.2 quattro, and A8 L W12 quattro. Audi A8 has 4-wheel drive and is equipped with 4-litre V8 engine. A8 4.2 quattro and A8 L 4.2 quattro generate an output of 335 hp @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm. A8 L W12 quattro generate an output of 450 hp @ 6200 rpm and a torque of 428 lb-ft @ 4000 - 4700 rpm.

Audi A8 comes with state-of-the art safety features. These include: anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, electronic brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic brake assist, head protection airbag supplemental restraints for front and rear occupants, driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual-threshold airbag supplemental restraints, driver and front passenger knee protection airbags, front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limiters, and 3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning.

Technical Specifications

A8 4.2 quattro Specifications

Model Configuration

335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold Displacement: 4.2 liters Bore: 3.33 in. Stroke: 3.65 in. Compression ratio: 11.0:1 Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 6.3 Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 18/24 mpg

Chassis/Technical

Audi Space Frame (ASF®) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction

Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)

Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering

Curb weight (lbs.): A8: 4288 A8 L: 4399

Capacities: Engine oil (qts.): 8 Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8

A8 L 4.2 quattro Specifications

Model Configuration

335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold Displacement: 4.2 liters Bore: 3.33 in. Stroke: 3.65 in. Compression ratio: 11.0:1 Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 6.3 Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 18/24 mpg

Chassis/Technical

Audi Space Frame (ASF®) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)

Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering

Curb weight (lbs): A8: 4288 A8 L: 4399

Capacities: Engine oil (qts.): 8 Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8

A8 L W12 quattro Specifications

Model Configuration

450 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum alloy 15-degree V-angle and 72-degree bank angle W12 with 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold Displacement: 6.0 liters Bore: 3.31 in. Stroke: 3.55 in. Compression ratio: 11:1 Horsepower: 450 hp @ 6200 rpm Torque: 428 lb-ft @ 4000 - 4700 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 5.0 Top track speed: 130 mph* EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 15/21 mpg

Chassis/Technical

Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction

Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)

Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive power steering; turning circle: 39 ft.

Curb weight (lbs): 4729

Capacities: Engine oil (qts.): 13.2 Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8

Features

Exterior	A8 4.2 quattro	A8 L 4.2 quattro	A8 L W12 quattro
S = Standard O = Optional n/a = Not Applicable
Single-frame radiator grille (horizontal chrome strips on the W12)	S	S	S
W12 badge on grille, front fenders, and trunk lid	n/a	n/a	S
4.2 badge on trunk lid and quattro® badge on grille	S	S	n/a
Trapezoidal exhaust pipes	n/a	n/a	S
Round exhaust pipes	S	S	n/a
Power outside folding and dimming mirrors with defog, reverse-tilt feature for passenger mirror; painted in body color	S	S	S
LED exterior lighting under outside mirrors and door handles	S	S	S
Brushed aluminum trim around side windows and tops of door handles	S	S	S
Power glass sunroof with slide-and-tilt functions and pinch protection	S	S	S
Adaptive high & low beam Bi-Xenon headlights with automatic self-leveling	S	S	S
LED daytime running lights with 5-pointed star-type lighting elements	n/a	n/a	S
"Coming home" function, "Leaving home" function and automatic on/off low-beam headlights (light sensor)	S	S	S
Rain sensor, automatically switches on the windshield wipers in wet conditions	S	S	S
Programmable daytime running lights	S	S	S
Foglights: 2 front, 2 rear	S	S	S
Front and rear Audi Parking System with graphic display	O	O	S
Side indicator lights located in front fenders	S	S	S
Metallic or pearl effect exterior paint	S	S	S
Safety
Anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic Brake Assist	S	S	S
Sideguard™ head protection airbag supplemental restraints for front and rear occupants*	S	S	S
Driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual-threshold airbag supplemental restraints*	S	S	S
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbag supplemental restraints*	S	S	S
Driver and front passenger knee protection airbags*	S	S	S
Rear side airbag supplemental restraints*	S	S	S
Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limiters	S	S	S
3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning	S	S	S
Front passenger and rear safety belts with convertible locking retractors	S	S	S
Active front head restraints	S	S	S
3 rear head restraints	S	S	S
Tire pressure monitoring system	S	S	S
Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbag deploys	S	S	S
First Aid kit located in rear center armrest	S	S	S
Lower Anchorage and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear	S	S
Child safety rear door and window locks	S	S	S
Active reflectors in rear of all doors	S	S	S
Interior Comfort and Convenience
16-way power driver and front passenger seats, including 4-way power lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints	S	S	S
Heated front and rear seats	O	O	S
Piping and stitching for seats and headrests in distinctive color	n/a	n/a	S
Seat ventilation and massage for driver and passenger seat	O	O	S
4-position memory for driver and front passenger seats, outside mirrors, driver's head restraint height, steering wheel position, and climate control settings	S	S	S
2 individual rear heated power seats, with 4-way power rear lumbar support (4 person seating configuration)	O	O	S
Leather door armrests, center console, lower dash, glove box, and full door panel with premium stitching	n/a	n/a	S
Leather door armrests and center console with premium stitching	O	S	n/a
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel with Multi Media Interface (MMI™ ) controls	S	S	n/a
Leather/wood segmented 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel with MMI controls and paddle shifters and wood shift knob	O	O	S
Leather-wrapped shift knob	S	S	O
Valcona leather upholstery, including Alcantara® door panel inserts	S	S	S
Alcantara headliner, upper trim of columns, and sunvisors	O	O	S
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away for ease of entry and exit	S	S	S
Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration features	S	S	S
Genuine wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door panels	S	S	S
Extended aluminum trim around vents, MMI display, control assembly below central vents, electromechanical parking brake switch and ring around rotary light switch	S	S	S
Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening, panic function, interior lights and alarm system activation—control integrated in folding ignition key	S	S	S
Interior lights in front and rear headliner and foot well with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and alarm system activation—control integrated in folding ignition key	S	S	S
Interior lights in front and rear headliner and foot well with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic activation when key is withdrawn from ignition	S	S	S
Illuminated lockable glove box, trunk, lighter and ashtray	S	S	S
White ambient LED lighting throughout interior	S	S	S
Fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with sun sensor and activated charcoal filter	S	S	n/a
Fully automatic 4-zone climate control, adds additional rear climate control in rear center console and allows for separate temperature and air distribution setting for all 4 outboard passengers	O	O	S
Power windows with power retention "one touch up" for front windows, "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windows	S	S	S
Power door close assist with power rear child locks	O	O	S
Electric rear sunshade	O	O	S
Electric rear side window sunshades	n/a	n/a	S
Manual rear side window sunshades	O	S	n/a
Dual-pane security glass	O	O	S
Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off feature	S	S	S
Remote power trunk release button in driver's door	S	S	S
Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignition	S	S	S
Separate folding driver and front passenger center armrests with adjustable height	S	S	S
Full-length center console with forward storage area, cupholders, storage area under front center armrests, adjustable rear passenger air vents, and rear power outlets (rear climate control units on A8 L W12)	S	S	S
Rear seat vanity mirrors	n/a	O	S
Folding rear center armrest with cupholders and First Aid kit	S	S	S
Four tie-down eyelets and flexible luggage net in trunk	S		S
Ski sack	O	O	S
Power outlet in trunk	S	S	S
Seating capacity: 5 passengers (no-cost option for A8 L W12)	S	S	O
Interior volume (cu. ft.) Total: A8 4.2: 114.9 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 121.5	S	S	S
Interior volume (cu. ft.) Front: A8 4.2: 52.8 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 52.9	S	S	S
Interior volume (cu. ft.) Rear: A8 4.2: 47.5 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 54.0	S	S	S
Luggage volume (cu. ft.) (all models): 14.6	S	S	S
Wheels
18-inch 5-spoke cast alloy wheels with 255/45 all-season tires (no-cost option for A8 L W12)	S	S	O
19-inch 12-spoke design highly polished forged alloy wheels with 255/40 all-season tires	n/a	n/a	S
Full-size spare	S	S	S
Audio Components
MMI-integrated AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer (in glove box) and Radio Data System (RDS)	S	S	O
Satellite radio preparation|4	S	S	S
Bose® premium 12-speaker sound system with 5-channel surround sound, subwoofer, center fill speaker, AudioPilot® noise compensation and 4-channel rear window radio antenna	S	S	S
4-channel rear radio antenna	S	S	S
Electronics/Instrumentation
MMI retractable backlit color display	S	S	S
DVD-based global positioning Audi Navigation System*	S	S	S
Bluetooth® interface phone preparation*	S	S	S
Voice control system to control Audi Navigation System, radio system, CD changer and car telephone	S	S	S
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) with two head restraint monitors, 6-disc DVD changer, remote control and headphones	n/a	n/a	S
Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control including tachometer, electronic speedometer, odometer, voltmeter, digital clock with date, service interval indicator; fuel, coolant and oil temperature gauges	S	S	S
Driver Information Display with radio display, active Auto Check system with speed warning device, pictogram display for open door and trunk lid and 6-function trip computer including outside temperature gauge	S	S	S
HomeLink® remote transmitter	S	S	S
Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light in driver's door	S	S	S
Owner Protection Program*
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty	S	S	S
12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation	S	S	S
Audi AdvantageSM
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenance	S	S	S
Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years*	S	S	S