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Audi A8 4.2 Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 4.2 Quattro
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.52 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power335.00 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1754 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4990 litres (1,318 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1910 kg (4,210.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2435 kg (5,368.3 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5190 mm (204.3 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR80830
Service interval30,000 km
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