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Audi A8 3.7 Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.7 Quattro
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3696 ccm (225.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.10 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3696 ccm (225.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power280.00 PS (206 kW or 276 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque360.00 Nm (36.7 kgf-m or 265.5 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 82.4 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
0-50 miles5.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1582 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (547.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2370 kg (5,225.0 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR68630
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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