| General information |
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| Brand | Audi |
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| Model | A8 |
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| Generation | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic |
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| Start of production | 2005 year |
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| End of production | 2007 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.1-12.3 l/100 km
19.44 - 19.12 US mpg23.35 - 22.97 UK mpg8.26 - 8.13 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.5-6.7 l/100 km
36.19 - 35.11 US mpg43.46 - 42.16 UK mpg15.38 - 14.93 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
8.5-8.7 l/100 km
27.67 - 27.04 US mpg33.23 - 32.47 UK mpg11.76 - 11.49 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 229-234 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Diesel |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
243 km/h
150.99 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.9 kg/Hp, 127.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 245.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 233 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 78.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm.
331.9 lb.-ft. @ 1400-3250 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | ASB |
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| Engine displacement |
2967 cm3
181.06 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
83 mm
3.27 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
91.4 mm
3.6 in. |
| Compression ratio | 17 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
8.2 l
8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
15.8 l
16.7 US qt | 13.9 UK qt |
| Engine systems | Particulate filter |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1830 kg
4034.46 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2430 kg
5357.23 lbs. |
| Max load |
600 kg
1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
500 l
17.66 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
100 kg
220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) |
2200 kg
4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
2200 kg
4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
750 kg
1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
95 kg
209.44 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5062 mm
199.29 in. |
| Width |
1894 mm
74.57 in. |
| Height |
1444 mm
56.85 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2944 mm
115.91 in. |
| Front track |
1629 mm
64.13 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1615 mm
63.58 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.27 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
12.1 m
39.7 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 6 Tiptronic |
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| Front suspension | Multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 16 |
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