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Audi A8 Sedan

General information

ModelAudi A8 Sedan
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4178 ccm (254.94 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4178 ccm (254.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs)
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1748 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space413 litres (109 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (547.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1945 kg (4,288.0 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD66680
Service interval30,000 km
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