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Audi A8 4.2

General information

ModelAudi A8 4.2
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4162 ccm (253.97 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
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4162 ccm (253.97 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power354.00 PS (260 kW or 349 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque441.00 Nm (45.0 kgf-m or 325.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.4:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-60 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3052 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space546 litres (144 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1160 kg (2,557.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 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

CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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