Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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A 4-door luxury sedan that won the hearts of many customers, the Audi A8 was redesigned for 2005.
A new,single-frame grille inspired by the Nuvolari quattro concept, a revised interior for greater comfort and safety and new, more powerful engines with lower CO2 emissions - all were part of the new A8.
Both a short and a long wheelbase were offered, with the latter offering great comfort for the passengers in the rear seats.
The long wheelbase version was with 5.1 inches longer and heavier than the other, and wasn’t as easy to drive around town.
The A8 had an elegant look that didn’t shout any of the power given by the impressive engines.
The A8 came with several engine options: a 3.0-liter TDI that was the most recommended for its durability and power, a 3.2-liter V6, a 4.2-lite V8 with stronger performances and two powerful and refined 4.2-liter V8 and 6.0-liter V12 powerplants, the latter developing 450 hp.
A 4-wheel-drive system was offered and the power was transmitted to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The sedan came with air suspension that contributed to the comfortable rides the A8 offered.
The cabin of the A8 was refined, with great quality materials used all across. Leather upholstery was standard.
The car’s functions could be accessed by using the rotary switch between the seats.
Great trunk size was also part of the expensive deal.
AUDI A8 (D3f) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- 3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP)
- 4.2L V8 FSI Quattro 6AT (350 HP)
- 6.0L W12 Quattro 6AT (450 HP)
- 3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT (233 HP)
- 4.2L TDI Quattro 8AT (326 HP)
AUDI A8 (D3f)
3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3123 cm3 |
| Power: | 191 KW @ 6500 RPM 260 HP @ 6500 RPM 256 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 329 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Multitronic Transmission (CVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 99Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
| Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
| Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 121 in (3073 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3725 lbs (1690 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5048 lbs (2290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 237 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D3f)
4.2L V8 FSI Quattro 6AT (350 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 FSI Quattro 6AT (350 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4163 cm3 |
| Power: | 257 KW @ 6800 RPM 349 HP @ 6800 RPM 345 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 440 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
| Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
| Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 121 in (3073 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5291 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D3f)
6.0L W12 Quattro 6AT (450 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L W12 Quattro 6AT (450 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | W12 |
| Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
| Power: | 331 KW @ 6200 RPM 450 HP @ 6200 RPM 444 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 428 lb-ft @ 4000-4700 RPM 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/40 R19 99Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 204 in (5182 mm) |
| Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
| Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 121 in (3073 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4321.8 lbs (1960 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5534.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 353 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D3f)
3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT (233 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT (233 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
| Power: | 171 KW @ 4000 RPM 232 HP @ 4000 RPM 229 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 RPM 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 99Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
| Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
| Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 115.9 in (2944 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4035.2 lbs (1830 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5358.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |
AUDI A8 (D3f)
4.2L TDI Quattro 8AT (326 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L TDI Quattro 8AT (326 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4134 cm3 |
| Power: | 240 KW @ 3750 RPM 326 HP @ 3750 RPM 322 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
| Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 RPM 650 Nm @ 1600-3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 99Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 204 in (5182 mm) |
| Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
| Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 121 in (3073 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4288 lbs (1945 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5610.7 lbs (2545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |