The Audi A8 is a high-performance luxury sedan with a top speed of 210 km/h (electronically limited) and 0-60 mph acceleration in just 5.4 seconds. Its drag coefficient is 0.26, making it aerodynamically efficient.
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Max Speed
210 km/h, Electronically limited 130.49 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.26
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
5.4 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Audi A8 is a luxurious sedan with a length of 5137 mm, width of 1949 mm, and height of 1460 mm. It has 5 seats, 4 doors, and a wheelbase of 2992 mm. The car has a front track of 1644 mm and a rear track of 1635 mm, with a minimum turning circle of 12.3 m.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5137 mm 202.24 in.
Width
1949 mm 76.73 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2111 mm 83.11 in.
Height
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Wheelbase
2992 mm 117.8 in.
Front Track
1644 mm 64.72 in.
Rear Track
1635 mm 64.37 in.
Front Overhang
1003 mm 39.49 in.
Rear Overhang
1142 mm 44.96 in.
Min Turning Circle
12.3 m 40.35 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Audi A8 is a luxurious sedan that runs on petrol (gasoline) and meets the ULEV 2 emission standard. It has an average fuel consumption economy of 10.7 l/100 km in combined EPA testing, with urban and extra-urban ratings of 12.4 l/100 km and 8.1 l/100 km respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
ULEV 2
Fuel Consumption Economy Urban Epa
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Fuel Consumption Economy Extra Urban Epa
8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Fuel Consumption Economy Combined Epa
10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Audi A8 is a luxurious sedan with a powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine, producing 333 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. It features a supercharger and intercooler, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car has an all-wheel-drive system and is equipped with advanced suspension and valvetrain systems.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
333 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power Per Litre
111.2 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 2900 rpm. 324.53 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
EA837 evo / CREC
Engine Displacement
2995 cm3 182.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Piston Stroke
89 mm 3.5 in.
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
6.8 l 7.19 US qt | 5.98 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-40 / VW 502 00 5W-30, 0W-30 / VW 504 00
Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
8 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent on trapezoidal lever, Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Engine Systems
Start & Stop System
Brakes
The Audi A8 is equipped with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear, electric power steering, and a range of tire sizes. It also features ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and a steering rack and pinion system. The wheels are 19 and 20 inches in size, with 9J x 19 and 9J x 20 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 380 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 356 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
255/45 R19; 265/40 R20
Wheel Rims Size
9J x 19; 9J x 20
Weight & Capacity
The Audi A8 has a weight-to-power ratio of 5.9 kg/Hp, 168.2 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.5 kg/Nm, 222.2 Nm/tonne, indicating a well-balanced power-to-weight ratio. It has a kerb weight of 1980 kg (4365.15 lbs) and a fuel tank capacity of 82 l (21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal). The trunk boot space is 520 l (18.36 cu. ft.).
