SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Audi A8 4.2 Quattro | $70,690 |
| Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro | $74,690 |
| Audi A8L 6.0 W12 Quattro | $120,100 |
| Audi S8 Quattro | $93,300 |
ENGINES
Type: |
4,163cc V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 350 at 6,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 325 at 3,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 16 / 23 |
| Available with: | A8 4.2; A8L 4.2 |
Type: |
5,998cc W12; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 450 at 6,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 428 at 4,000 - 4,700 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.0 x 90.2 |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 13 / 19 |
| Available with: | W12 |
Type: |
5,204cc V10; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 450 at 7,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 398 at 3,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 13 / 19 |
| Available with: | S8 |
TRANSMISSION
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: | 3.31; 3.32 (W12); 4.06 (S8) |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
All-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
14.2 in. power-assisted vented discs 15.2 in. power-assisted vented discs (W12; S8) |
Rear: |
12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs 13.2 in. power-assisted vented discs (W12; S8) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
4,321 - 4,729 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 23.8 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
41.0 41.7 (A8L) 39.7 (S8) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
199.3 204.4 (A8L) |
Width [in.]: |
74.6 74.7 (S8) |
Height [in.]: |
56.9 57.3 (A8L) 56.1 (S8) |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 115.9 121.0 (A8L) |
| Front Track [in.]: | 64.1 63.7 (W12) |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 63.6 63.2 (W12) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.29 0.27 (W12) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
100.3 106.8 (A8L) |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
37.3 37.4 (A8L) |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 38.0 38.3 (A8L) |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.4 41.3 (A8L) |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 37.6 42.3 (A8L) |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
59.1 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 57.5 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
14.6 |
