Sadly still not as popular as its BMW and Mercedes-Benz competitors, the Audi A8 offers its most extensive model range ever this year. The A8 and A8 L return, and there's a new "ultimate," top-of-range model -- the A8 L W12. Replacing the standard 4.2-litre 335 horsepower V8 is a W12, making a whopping 450 horsepower. This unique engine design is the result of joining two narrow-angle V6 engines at the crankshaft. Acceleration to 60 mph takes just 5.0 seconds. All A8s now wear the automaker's single-frame grille and use a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and adjustable air suspension. New standard equipment includes adaptive headlights, parking assist and rain sensing wipers.
High tech, lightweight
Sadly lacks other German's reputation
| AUDI A8 A8, A8 L, A8 L W12 |
| PRICE |
$96,250/$100,420/$170,070 |
| VEHICLE |
4-dr. 5-pass. sedan AWD |
| |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
| Engine |
4.2 V8 DOHC/^/6.0 W12 DOHC |
| HP |
335 @ 6500/^/450 @ 6200 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
317 @ 3500/^/428 @ 4000 |
| Trans. |
6MM |
| Brakes |
Disc-Disc |
| Tires |
255/45R18 / ^ / 255/40R19 |
| |
| SPECIFICATIONS - mm (in.) |
| WB |
2944/3074/^ (115.9/121.0/^) |
| L |
5062/5192/^ (199.3/204.4/^) |
| W |
2028 (79.8) |
| H |
1444/1455/^ (56.9/57.3/^) |
| Curb Weight - kg (lb.) |
1945/1995/2145 (4288/4399/4729) |
| Cargo Capacity - L (ft3) |
413 (14.6) |
| Fuel Tank - L (gal.) |
90 (19.8) |
| Fuel Grade |
Prem |
| |
| CONSUMPTION - L/100 km (mpg) |
City 13.4/^/16.0 (21/^/18) Hwy 8.9/^/10.5 (32/^/27) |
| |
| SAFETY |
| ABS |
(f/r) std |
| Side Airbags |
std |
| TCS |
std |
| |
| POPULAR OPTIONS |
| Trans. |
none |
| A/C |
std |
| Cruise |
std |
| Sunroof |
std |
| CD |
std |
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