Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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Audi's flagship car was the Audi A8 and, in 2010, its features were designed to improve the ride quality and ensure comfortable journeys on any distances.
Even if it looked like it was an expanded A4 or A6, the A8 had few details that could show the difference. But according to some Audi studies, their owners were looking for a limousine that looked like a lower model, just to go under the radar.
The exterior look started with the single-frame grille that made Audi fans go crazy around the world. They loved it. The A8's headlights were with xenon and LED, to enhance the visibility at corners and the foglights were incorporated into the main lamp. In the bumper, where the foglights used to be, there were radars and sensors. The A8 was built on the Audi Space Frame concept with aluminum body structure just to be lighter.
Inside, the luxurious A8 featured an innovative infotainment unit with pop-up tweeters on the dashboard that was open for a better sound experience. The infotainment screen was also retractable into the dashboard, to not ruin the clean lines of the design. On the center console, a touch-pad was installed to control the infotainment system. Special detail was given to the shape of the gear-selector for the 8-speed automatic transmission, that looked like a throttle for an airplane.
The A8 had engines and transmissions for all the purposes. It had a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel with front-wheel-drive to be used for, let's say, VIP shuttle, or a mighty 6.3-liter W12 engine. To enhance comfort, the A8 was fitted with air-suspension.
AUDI A8 (D4) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
3 gasoline engines
- 3.0L V6 TFSI quattro 8AT AWD (290 HP)
- 4.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (420 HP)
- 4.2L V8 FSI quattro 8AT AWD (371 HP)
4 diesel engines
- 3.0L V6 TDI Clean Diesel quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP)
- 3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (204 HP)
- 3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP)
- 4.2L V8 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (351 HP)
1 hybrid engine
- 2.0L TFSI Hybrid 8AT (211 HP)
AUDI A8 (D4)
3.0L V6 TFSI quattro 8AT AWD (290 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TFSI quattro 8AT AWD (290 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
| Power: | 213 KW @ 4850-6500 RPM 290 HP @ 4850-6500 RPM 286 BHP @ 4850-6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 310 lb-ft @ 2500-4850 RPM 420 Nm @ 2500-4850 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5555.7 lbs (2520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.9 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
4.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (420 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (420 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3993 cm3 |
| Power: | 309 KW @ 5000 RPM 420 HP @ 5000 RPM 414 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 601 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5611 lbs (2545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
4.2L V8 FSI quattro 8AT AWD (371 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 FSI quattro 8AT AWD (371 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4163 cm3 |
| Power: | 273 KW @ 6800 RPM 371 HP @ 6800 RPM 366 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque: | 328 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 445 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4045.5 lbs (1835 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5566 lbs (2525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
3.0L V6 TDI Clean Diesel quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TDI Clean Diesel quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
| Power: | 184 KW @ 4000-4500 RPM 250 HP @ 4000-4500 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000-4500 RPM |
| Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 550 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5577.7 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (204 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (204 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
| Power: | 152 KW @ 3750-4500 RPM 207 HP @ 3750-4500 RPM 204 BHP @ 3750-4500 RPM |
| Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1250-3500 RPM 400 Nm @ 1250-3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4123 lbs (1870 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5523 lbs (2505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
| Power: | 184 KW @ 4000-4500 RPM 250 HP @ 4000-4500 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000-4500 RPM |
| Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 550 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 102 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5577.7 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
4.2L V8 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (351 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 TDI quattro 8AT AWD (351 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4134 cm3 |
| Power: | 258 KW @ 4000 RPM 351 HP @ 4000 RPM 346 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 590 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM 800 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/55 R18 104 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4398 lbs (1995 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5864 lbs (2660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D4)
2.0L TFSI Hybrid 8AT (211 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI Hybrid 8AT (211 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 155 KW @ 4300-6000 RPM 211 HP @ 4300-6000 RPM 208 BHP @ 4300-6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500-4200 RPM |
| Total maximum power: | 177.3 kw (241 hp) |
| Total maximum torque: | 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
| Fuel: | Hybrid |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/45 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 202.2 in (5136 mm) |
| Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.8 in (2992 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
| Turning circle: | 41.7 ft (12.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4288 lbs (1945 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5556 lbs (2520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |