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Audi A8 W12

General information

ModelAudi A8 W12
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6005 ccm (366.43 cubic inches)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement6005 ccm (366.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power420.12 PS (309 kW or 414 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque542.40 Nm (55.3 kgf-m or 400.1 ft.lbs)
Compression10.8:1
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-60 miles5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2106 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space413 litres (109 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1995 kg (4,398.2 pounds)
Overall length5170 mm (203.5 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3020 mm (118.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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