| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2006 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4179 cm3 / 255.0 cu in / 255.0 cu in, 250.0 kW / 335.3 hp / 335.3 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph top speed, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | A8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 413 l / 14.58 cu ft / 14.58 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 3030 l / 107.00 cu ft / 107.00 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1100 l / 38.85 cu ft / 38.85 cu ft |
| Length | 5200 mm / 204.7 in / 204.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1275 kg / 2811 lb / 2811 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1900 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Load capacity | 720 kg / 1587 lb / 1587 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1995 kg / 4398 lb / 4398 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.6 kW / 23.6 hp / 23.6 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 40 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 5 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 4179 cm3 / 255.0 cu in / 255.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 250.0 kW / 335.3 hp / 335.3 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 81.3 kW / 109.1 hp / 109.1 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 59.8 kW/l / 1.315 bhp/cu in / 1.315 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 102.9 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 266.7 kW/ton / 202.1 bhp/ton / 202.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 182 g/km / 293 g/mi / 293 g/mi | |
| Range | 763 km / 474 mi / 474 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Traction control. | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 225/45-R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8
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