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2009 Audi A8 Sedan
MSRP: from $74,050
 
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,321 - 4,729
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 23.8
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 41.0
41.7 (A8L)
39.7 (S8)
 
Suspension:
Front: Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 14.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
W12; S8: 15.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
W12; S8: 13.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
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
 
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
 
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
 
 
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)
Exterior Dimensions
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)
Rear Track [in.]: 63.6
63.2 (A8L)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 100.3
106.8 (A8L)
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 37.3
37.4 (A8L)
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.0
38.3 (A8L)
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.4
41.3 (A8L)
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
42.3 (A8L)
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 59.1
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 14.6
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 6.2
5.2 (W12)
5.4 (S8)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 15.7
12.4 (W12)
12.5 (S8)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.7
13.7 (W12)
13.8 (S8)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130
155 (W12)
(S8)