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Audi A8

General information

ModelAudi A8
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4179 ccm (255.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 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
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4179 ccm (255.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque429.85 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
0-60 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2667 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space413 litres (109 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1275 kg (2,810.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1995 kg (4,398.2 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length5200 mm (204.7 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD72130
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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