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Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro L

General information

ModelAudi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro L
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3936 ccm (240.17 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3936 ccm (240.17 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power275.00 PS (202 kW or 271 HP) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Max torque650.00 Nm (66.3 kgf-m or 479.4 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
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)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1418 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2520 litres (666 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).
Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1944 kg (4,285.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2436 kg (5,370.5 pounds)
Towing weight2304 kg (5,079.5 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 EUR84230
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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