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Audi A8
2005 – 2009
Germany
The Audi A8 was in production from 2005 to 2009. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 232 to 450 hp. The fastest version needs 5.1 s to reach 100 km/h. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h.
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2009
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power232 – 450 hp
0–100 km/h5.1 – 7.8 s
Top speed243 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive · Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L TDI Quattro 6AT AWD (233 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 232 hp | 7.8 s | 243 | 6-speed automatic |
| 3.2L FSI CVT FWD (260 HP) 3.1 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 260 hp | 7.7 s | 250 | Multitronic Transmission (CVT) |
| 4.2L TDI Quattro 8AT AWD (326 HP) 4.1 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 326 hp | 5.9 s | 250 | 6-speed automatic |
| 4.2L V8 FSI Quattro 6AT AWD (350 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 349 hp | 6.1 s | 250 | 6-speed automatic |
| 6.0L W12 Quattro 6AT AWD (450 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 450 hp | 5.1 s | 250 | 6-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2967 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 171 KW @ 4000 RPM232 HP @ 4000 RPM229 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 RPM450 Nm @ 1400-3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 151 mph (243 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17 99Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.3 in (5062 mm)
- Width
- 74.6 in (1895 mm)
- Height
- 56.9 in (1445 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.9 in (2944 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4035.2 lbs (1830 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5358.2 lbs (2430 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 229 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3123 cm3 (191 ci)
- Power
- 191 KW @ 6500 RPM260 HP @ 6500 RPM256 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM329 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Multitronic Transmission (CVT)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17 99Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.3 in (5062 mm)
- Width
- 74.6 in (1895 mm)
- Height
- 57.3 in (1455 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3725 lbs (1690 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5048 lbs (2290 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 237 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4134 cm3 (252 ci)
- Power
- 240 KW @ 3750 RPM326 HP @ 3750 RPM322 BHP @ 3750 RPM
- Torque
- 479 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 RPM650 Nm @ 1600-3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17 99Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 204 in (5182 mm)
- Width
- 74.6 in (1895 mm)
- Height
- 57.3 in (1455 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4288 lbs (1945 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5610.7 lbs (2545 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 253 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4163 cm3 (254 ci)
- Power
- 257 KW @ 6800 RPM349 HP @ 6800 RPM345 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM440 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.3 in (5062 mm)
- Width
- 74.6 in (1895 mm)
- Height
- 57.3 in (1455 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5291 lbs (2400 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- W12
- Displacement
- 5998 cm3 (366 ci)
- Power
- 331 KW @ 6200 RPM450 HP @ 6200 RPM444 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 428 lb-ft @ 4000-4700 RPM580 Nm @ 4000-4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/40 R19 99Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 204 in (5182 mm)
- Width
- 74.6 in (1895 mm)
- Height
- 57.3 in (1455 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.6 in (1,628/1,615 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.5 cuFT (496 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4321.8 lbs (1960 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5534.6 lbs (2510 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 353 g/km
Length5,062 – 5,182 mm
Width1,895 mm
Height1,445 – 1,455 mm
Wheelbase2,944 – 3,073 mm
Curb weight1,690 – 1,960 kg
Torque329 – 650 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.
