Segment: Luxury
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Audi showed the third generation of the A8 and A8L in Miami, followed by a full disclosure at the 2010 North American International Motor Show.
Ever since its first generation, the A8 stunned its customers with its high-tech features, light construction, and all-wheel-drive system. BMW and Mercedes-Benz were mainly rear-wheel-drive, with a few options for traction in all corners, while only one version of the A8 was available with an option for front-wheel-drive. But that was not the only difference.
The car's exterior showed more similarities with its smaller brother, the A4. Audi said that it did it that way to create a corporate image, but from the profile, the L was different. Unlike the regular model, which had similar-length doors, the A8L had the rear ones longer. That was due to the extended wheelbase by 13 cm (5.12").
But all that length was added for an impressive interior, especially for the rear passengers. While those at the front had the same toys and gimmicks from the regular model, it was a luxurious, five-star spa in the back. Above the seats, the carmaker offered an option for a sunroof. Instead of a bench, Audi installed two individual armchairs with a reclining option. On the front's seats seatback, the carmaker placed folding footrests. A console separated the rear occupants, and there the customer could have chosen a refrigerator.
Under the hood, Audi installed a wide engine choice ranged between 250 hp and 500 hp. All versions featured all-wheel-drive, Quattro systems, and eight-speed automatic transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (290 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 245 KW @ 5500 RPM 333 HP @ 5500 RPM 329 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 441 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
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US Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TFSI Quattro 8AT AWD (420 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed tiptronic with DSP and sport program |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4288 lbs (1945 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5721 lbs (2595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.3L FSI W12 AWD (500 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | W12 |
Displacement: | 6299 cm3 |
Power: | 368 KW @ 6200 RPM 500 HP @ 6200 RPM 493 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 461 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 625 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4530 lbs (2055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5853 lbs (2655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 277 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDi Quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 187 KW @ 4000-4500 RPM 254 HP @ 4000-4500 RPM 251 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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5600 lbs (2540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDi Quattro 8AT AWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 187 KW @ 4000-4500 RPM 254 HP @ 4000-4500 RPM 251 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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5600 lbs (2540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L TDI Quattro 8AT AWD (350 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4134 cm3 |
Power: | 262 KW @ 4000 RPM 356 HP @ 4000 RPM 351 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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5886 lbs (2670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI Hybrid 8AT AWD (245 HP) | |
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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 |
Electrical motor power: | 39.7 kw (54 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 154.9 lb-ft (210 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 180.2 kw (245 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed tiptronic with DSP and sport program |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
Width: | 76.7 in (1948 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.9 in (3122 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5556 lbs (2520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
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