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Audi A8 6.0 Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 6.0 Quattro
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power450.7 PS (331 kW or 445 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque580.00 Nm (59.1 kgf-m or 427.8 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
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)5.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2261 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1995 kg (4,398.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2545 kg (5,610.8 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5070 mm (199.6 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR107430
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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