Audi A8 - Audi A8 4.2 Quattro - Audi A8 L W12 Quattro

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)

W12 badge on grille, front fenders, and trunk lid

n/a

4.2 badge on trunk lid and quattro® badge on grille

n/a

Trapezoidal exhaust pipes

n/a

Round exhaust pipes

n/a

Power outside folding and dimming mirrors with defog, reverse-tilt feature for passenger mirror; painted in body color

LED exterior lighting under outside mirrors and door handles

Brushed aluminum trim around side windows and tops of door handles

Power glass sunroof with slide-and-tilt functions and pinch protection

Adaptive high & low beam Bi-Xenon headlights with automatic self-leveling

LED daytime running lights with 5-pointed star-type lighting elements

n/a

"Coming home" function, "Leaving home" function and automatic on/off low-beam headlights (light sensor)

Rain sensor, automatically switches on the windshield wipers in wet conditions

Programmable daytime running lights

Foglights: 2 front, 2 rear

Front and rear Audi Parking System with graphic display

Side indicator lights located in front fenders

Metallic or pearl effect exterior paint

Safety

Anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic Brake Assist

Sideguard™ 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 seat-mounted chest side airbag supplemental restraints*

Driver and front passenger knee protection airbags*

Rear side airbag supplemental restraints*

Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limiters

3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning

Front passenger and rear safety belts with convertible locking retractors

Active front head restraints

3 rear head restraints

Tire pressure monitoring system

Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbag deploys

First Aid kit located in rear center armrest

Lower Anchorage and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear

Child safety rear door and window locks

Active reflectors in rear of all doors

Interior Comfort and Convenience

16-way power driver and front passenger seats, including 4-way power lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints

Heated front and rear seats

Piping and stitching for seats and headrests in distinctive color

n/a

Seat ventilation and massage for driver and passenger seat

4-position memory for driver and front passenger seats, outside mirrors, driver's head restraint height, steering wheel position, and climate control settings

2 individual rear heated power seats, with 4-way power rear lumbar support (4 person seating configuration)

Leather door armrests, center console, lower dash, glove box, and full door panel with premium stitching

n/a

Leather door armrests and center console with premium stitching

n/a

Leather-wrapped 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel with Multi Media Interface (MMI™ ) controls

n/a

Leather/wood segmented 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel with MMI controls and paddle shifters and wood shift knob

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Valcona leather upholstery, including Alcantara® door panel inserts

Alcantara headliner, upper trim of columns, and sunvisors

Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away for ease of entry and exit

Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration features

Genuine wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door panels

Extended aluminum trim around vents, MMI display, control assembly below central vents, electromechanical parking brake switch and ring around rotary light switch

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

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

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

Illuminated lockable glove box, trunk, lighter and ashtray

White ambient LED lighting throughout interior

Fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with sun sensor and activated charcoal filter

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

Power windows with power retention "one touch up" for front windows, "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windows

Power door close assist with power rear child locks

Electric rear sunshade

Electric rear side window sunshades

n/a

Manual rear side window sunshades

n/a

Dual-pane security glass

Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off feature

Remote power trunk release button in driver's door

Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignition

Separate folding driver and front passenger center armrests with adjustable height

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)

Rear seat vanity mirrors

n/a

Folding rear center armrest with cupholders and First Aid kit

Four tie-down eyelets and flexible luggage net in trunk

Ski sack

Power outlet in trunk

Seating capacity: 5 passengers (no-cost option for A8 L W12)

Interior volume (cu. ft.) Total: A8 4.2: 114.9 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 121.5

Interior volume (cu. ft.) Front: A8 4.2: 52.8 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 52.9

Interior volume (cu. ft.) Rear: A8 4.2: 47.5 A8 L 4.2 and A8 L W12: 54.0

Luggage volume (cu. ft.) (all models): 14.6

Wheels

18-inch 5-spoke cast alloy wheels with 255/45 all-season tires (no-cost option for A8 L W12)

19-inch 12-spoke design highly polished forged alloy wheels with 255/40 all-season tires

n/a

Full-size spare

Audio Components

MMI-integrated AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer (in glove box) and Radio Data System (RDS)

Satellite radio preparation|4

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

4-channel rear radio antenna

Electronics/Instrumentation

MMI retractable backlit color display

DVD-based global positioning Audi Navigation System*

Bluetooth® interface phone preparation*

Voice control system to control Audi Navigation System, radio system, CD changer and car telephone

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) with two head restraint monitors, 6-disc DVD changer, remote control and headphones

n/a

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

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

HomeLink® remote transmitter

Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light in driver's door

Owner Protection Program*

4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty

12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation

Audi AdvantageSM

4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenance

Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years*