2006 Audi A8 Specifications
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Price Range
$96,250 - $170,070 |
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2006 Audi A8
4.2 Quattro |
2006 Audi A8
L 4.2 Quattro |
2006 Audi A8
L W12 Quattro |
Type |
Sedan |
Sedan |
Sedan |
Passengers |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Doors |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
PRICE |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Price |
$ 96,250 |
$ 100,420 |
$ 170,070 |
Transport and PDI |
$ 700 |
$ 700 |
$ 700 |
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MECHANICAL |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Engine |
4.2L V8 DOHC
40-valve |
4.2L V8 DOHC
40-valve |
6.0L W12 DOHC
48-valve |
HP (hp@rpm) |
335 @ 6500 |
335 @ 6500 |
450 @ 6200 |
Torque (lb.ft@rpm) |
317 @ 3500 |
317 @ 3500 |
428 @ 4000 |
Drivetrain |
All-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
Transmission |
6 speed automatic
with manual mode |
6 speed automatic
with manual mode |
6 speed automatic
with manual mode |
Brakes |
4 wheel disc |
4 wheel disc |
4 wheel disc |
ABS |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Power Steering |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Front Suspension |
Independent |
Independent |
Independent |
Rear Suspension |
Independent |
Independent |
Independent |
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WHEELS AND TIRES |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Tires |
P255/45R18 |
P255/45R18 |
P255/40R19 |
Wheel Type |
Alloy wheels |
Alloy wheels |
Alloy wheels |
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PERFORMANCE |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Maximum Speed (km/h) |
209 |
209 |
209 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) |
6.3 |
6.3 |
5.0 |
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SECURITY |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Driver Airbag |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Passenger Airbag |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Side Airbags |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Knee Airbags |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Stability Control |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Alarm System |
Std |
Std |
Std |
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SEATS |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Trim |
Leather |
Leather |
Leather |
Heated Seats |
Front |
Front |
Front and rear |
|
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Air Conditioning |
Dual-zone auto
climate control |
Dual-zone auto
climate control |
Dual-zone auto
climate control |
Auxiliary Rear Air Conditioning |
Opt |
Opt |
Automatic climate
control |
Cruise Control |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Power Locks |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Remote Keyless Entry |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Power Windows |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Power Mirrors |
Std |
Std |
Std |
Adjustable Steering |
Power
tilt/telescopic, memory feature |
Power
tilt/telescopic, memory feature |
Power
tilt/telescopic, memory feature |
Sunroof |
Power, glass |
Power, glass |
Power, glass |
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SOUND SYSTEM |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
AM/FM Radio |
Std |
Std |
Std |
with cassette |
- |
- |
- |
with CD |
In-dash 6 CD
changer |
In-dash 6 CD
changer |
In-dash 6 CD
changer |
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FUEL CONSUMPTION |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Automatic Transmission
city /
highway
(L/100 km) |
13.5 / 8.9 |
13.5 / 8.9 |
13.5 / 8.9 |
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DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND
WEIGHT |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
Length (mm) |
5,051 |
5,051 |
5,051 |
Width (mm) |
2,028 |
2,028 |
2,028 |
Height (mm) |
1,455 |
1,455 |
1,455 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,945 |
2,945 |
2,945 |
Curbweight (kg) |
1,945 |
1,992 |
2,145 |
Trunk Size (L) |
413 |
413 |
413 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
90 |
90 |
90 |
|
CO2 EMISSIONS |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
|
Data is not
available. |
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WARRANTIES |
|
A8 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L 4.2 Quattro |
A8 L W12 Quattro |
General
(years
/ km) |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
Powertrain
(years / km) |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km) |
12 / Unlimited |
12 / Unlimited |
12 / Unlimited |
Roadside Assistance
(years / km) |
4 / Unlimited |
4 / Unlimited |
4 / Unlimited |
Maintenance
(years / km) |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
4 / 80,000 |
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A8 4.2 quattro Specifications
Model Configuration
- 335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
Engine
- DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
- Displacement: 4.2 liters
- Bore: 3.33 in.
- Stroke: 3.65 in.
- Compression ratio: 11.0:1
- Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Performance
- 0-60 mph in seconds: 6.3
- Top track speed: 130 mph*
- EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 18/24 mpg
Chassis/Technical
- Audi Space Frame (ASF®) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction
- Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)
- Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering
- Curb weight (lbs):
A8: 4288
A8 L: 4399
- Capacities:
Engine oil (qts.): 8
Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8
A8 L 4.2 quattro Specifications
Model Configuration
- 335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
Engine
- DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
- Displacement: 4.2 liters
- Bore: 3.33 in.
- Stroke: 3.65 in.
- Compression ratio: 11.0:1
- Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Performance
- 0-60 mph in seconds: 6.3
- Top track speed: 130 mph*
- EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 18/24 mpg
Chassis/Technical
- Audi Space Frame (ASF®) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction
- Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)
- Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering
- Curb weight (lbs):
A8: 4288
A8 L: 4399
- Capacities:
Engine oil (qts.): 8
Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8
A8 L W12 quattro Specifications
Model Configuration
- 450 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive
Engine
- DOHC aluminum alloy 15-degree V-angle and 72-degree bank angle W12 with 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
- Displacement: 6.0 liters
- Bore: 3.31 in.
- Stroke: 3.55 in.
- Compression ratio: 11:1
- Horsepower: 450 hp @ 6200 rpm
- Torque: 428 lb-ft @ 4000 - 4700 rpm
Performance
- 0-60 mph in seconds: 5.0
- Top track speed: 130 mph*
- EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 15/21 mpg
Chassis/Technical
- Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction Front/rear suspension—adaptive air suspension, air spring strut at each wheel, with continuous damping, driver-controlled suspension setting, and automatic load-leveling
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)
- Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive power steering; turning circle: 39 ft.
- Curb weight (lbs): 4729
- Capacities:
Engine oil (qts.): 13.2
Fuel tank (gallons): 23.8
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