2004-2008 Audi A8: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Audi A8 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Extended 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 121.1 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 204.0 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 74.6 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.3 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4399 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 17.6 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 23.8 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.3 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.3 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 42.3 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In basic form, the A8 holds a 330-horsepower 4.2-liter V8 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Introduced for 2005, the A8 W12 gets a 450-horsepower 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine. Added for '07, the S8 is a sporty regular-length model with a 450-hp V10.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V10 | 5.2 / 318 | 450 | 398 | 6-speed automatic: 15/21 | 6-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 4.2 / 255 | 330 | 317 | 6-speed automatic: 17/24 | 6-speed automatic: 16.1 |
| dohc V12 | 6.0 / 366 | 450 | 428 | 6-speed automatic: 15/21 | 6-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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