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Audi A8 L W12

General information

ModelAudi A8 L W12
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.6 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 city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power456.00 PS (335 kW or 450 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque580.37 Nm (59.2 kgf-m or 428.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load2145 kg (4,728.9 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 USD120140
Service interval30,000 km
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