Technical Specifications And Features:
The 4.2L Quattro petrol engine churns out power of 350 PS @ 6800 rpm and a torque of 440 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
The 6.0L Quattro W12 petrol engine produces an output of 450 PS @ 6200 rpm and a torque of 580 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
The 3.0 TDI Quattro diesel engine delivers power of 233 PS @ 4000 rpm and a torque of 450 Nm @ 1400 rpm. It accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and promises to deliver a top speed of 243 km/h.
Safety
Safety features incorporated in the car include Anti-theft System, Electromechanical Parking Brake Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Dual Stage Seat Belts.
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