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Audi A8 L

General information

ModelAudi A8 L
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 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
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
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.70 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 325.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression12.5:1
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
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.3060 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 space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1164 kg (2,566.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2004 kg (4,418.1 pounds)
Towing weight1704 kg (3,756.7 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

Aprox price as new USD77940
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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