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Audi A8

General information

ModelAudi A8
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque441.7 Nm (45.0 kgf-m or 325.8 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.5 x 92.8 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1811 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1960 kg (4,321.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1960 kg (4,321.1 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length5070 mm (199.6 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD70730
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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