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Audi A8 L W12

General information

ModelAudi A8 L W12
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5997 ccm (365.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5997 ccm (365.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power456.00 PS (335 kW or 450 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque580.37 Nm (59.2 kgf-m or 428.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2126 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space413 litres (109 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (555.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2145 kg (4,728.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2145 kg (4,728.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length5200 mm (204.7 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD118230
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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