The Audi A8 is a luxury sedan with impressive performance specs, reaching a top speed of 210 km/h (electronically limited) and accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 5.5 seconds. Its drag coefficient is a respectable 0.26.
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Max Speed
210 km/h, Electronically limited 130.49 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.26
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
5.5 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Audi A8 is a luxurious sedan with a length of 5267mm, width of 1949mm, and height of 1471mm. It has a wheelbase of 3122mm and a front track of 1644mm. The car has a 5-seat capacity and 4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5267 mm 207.36 in.
Width
1949 mm 76.73 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2111 mm 83.11 in.
Height
1471 mm 57.91 in.
Wheelbase
3122 mm 122.91 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
12.7 m 41.67 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Audi A8 is a luxury sedan with a petrol (gasoline) engine, meeting the ULEV 2 emission standard. It has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 12.4 l/100 km in urban driving, 8.1 l/100 km in extra-urban driving, and 10.7 l/100 km combined.
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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 luxury sedan with a powerful 6-cylinder supercharged engine, producing 333 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. It features an 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and advanced suspension systems. The car also has a range of innovative features, including a Start & Stop system and direct injection.
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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 features ventilated disc brakes, electric power steering, and a range of tire sizes. It also comes equipped with advanced assisting systems like ABS. The steering type is a rack and pinion system, and the wheel rims come in various sizes.
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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; 275/35 R21
Wheel Rims Size
9J x 19; 9J x 20; 9J x 21
Weight & Capacity
The Audi A8 has a weight-to-power ratio of 6.1 kg/Hp, 164.4 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.6 kg/Nm, 217.3 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 2025 kg (4464.36 lbs) and a fuel tank capacity of 82 liters (21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal). The trunk boot space is 520 liters (18.36 cu. ft.).
