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Technical Data
| Layout: |
| front-engine / AWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
4,321 - 4,729 |
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
23.8 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
41.0 41.7 (A8L) 39.7 (S8)
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| Suspension: |
| Front: Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear: Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Brakes: |
Front: 14.2 in. power-assisted vented discs W12; S8: 15.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
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Rear: 12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs W12; S8: 13.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
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Engines & Transmission
| Type: |
V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement: |
4,163 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
84.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: |
12.5:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
350 at 6,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
325 at 3,500 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
16 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
23 |
| Available with: |
A8 4.2, A8L 4.2 |
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| Optional Engines: |
| Type: |
W12; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement: |
5,998 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
84.0 x 90.2 |
| Compression Ratio: |
11.0:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
450 at 6,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
428 at 4,000 - 4,700 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
13 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
19 |
| Available with: |
A8L W12 |
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| Type: |
V10; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement: |
5,204 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
84.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio: |
12.5:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
450 at 7,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
398 at 3,500 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
13 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
19 |
| Available with: |
S8 |
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| Transmission: |
| Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: |
3.31; 3.32 (W12); 4.06 (S8) |
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| Length [in.]: |
199.3 204.4 (A8L) |
| Width [in.]: |
74.6; |
| Height [in.]: |
56.9 57.3 (A8L) 56.1 (S8) |
| Wheelbase [in.]: |
115.9 121.0 (A8L) |
| Front Track [in.]: |
64.1 63.7 (A8L)
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| Rear Track [in.]: |
63.6 63.2 (A8L)
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| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
100.3 106.8 (A8L)
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| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
37.3 37.4 (A8L)
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| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
38.0 38.3 (A8L)
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.4 41.3 (A8L)
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| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
37.6 42.3 (A8L)
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
59.1 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.5 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
14.6 |
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Performance
| 0 - 60 mph [sec.]: |
6.2 5.2 (W12) 5.4 (S8)
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| 0 - 100 mph [sec.]: |
15.7 12.4 (W12) 12.5 (S8)
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| Quarter Mile [sec.]: |
14.7 13.7 (W12) 13.8 (S8)
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| Top Speed [mph]: |
130 155 (W12) (S8)
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