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Audi A8 (D3, 4E)
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6 versions · 4 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0i V6 (220 KM) Multitronic Selected | Gasoline | 220 KM | 2003–2005 |
| 3.0 TDI (233 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected | Diesel fuel | 233 KM | 2003–2005 |
| 3.7 V8 (280 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected | Gasoline | 280 KM | 2002–2005 |
| 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected | Diesel fuel | 275 KM | 2003–2005 |
| 4.2 V8 40V (335 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected | Gasoline | 335 KM | 2002–2005 |
| 6.0i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected | Gasoline | 450 KM | 2004–2007 |
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Selected engine version
3.0i V6 (220 KM) Multitronic
Gasoline · 2003–2005
- Engine power
- 220 KM
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,976 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 242 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 3.0i V6 (220 KM) Multitronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2005
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 242 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 230 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ASN
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2976 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 82.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 92.8 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.3 l
- Coolant capacity
- 12.6 l
- Power
- 220 KM @ 6300 obr./min
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 3200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.27
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1670 kg
- Gross weight
- 2270 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 2100 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1900 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 750 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 95 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5051 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1629 mm
- Rear track
- 1615 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Multitronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/60 R16
- Rim size
- 7.5J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
3.0 TDI (233 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Diesel fuel · 2003–2005
- Engine power
- 233 KM
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,967 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Maximum speed
- 243 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 3.0 TDI (233 KM) quattro Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2005
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 243 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 12 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.4 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 226 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ASB
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2967 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Diesel common rail
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 83 mm
- Piston stroke
- 91.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 17
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8.2 l
- Coolant capacity
- 15.8 l
- Power
- 233 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.28
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1830 kg
- Gross weight
- 2430 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 2200 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 2200 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 750 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 95 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5051 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1629 mm
- Rear track
- 1615 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/60 R16
- Rim size
- 7.5J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
3.7 V8 (280 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Gasoline · 2002–2005
- Engine power
- 280 KM
- Torque
- 360 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,697 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 3.7 V8 (280 KM) quattro Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2002
- End of production
- 2005
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.1-17.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.6-8.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.7-11.9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 281-286 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- BFL
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3697 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 84.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 82.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.5 l
- Power
- 280 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 360 Nm @ 3750 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.27
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1770 kg
- Gross weight
- 2370 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 750 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 95 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5051 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1629 mm
- Rear track
- 1615 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/55 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Diesel fuel · 2003–2005
- Engine power
- 275 KM
- Torque
- 650 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,936 cm³
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 KM) quattro Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2005
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Diesel fuel
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- ASE
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3936 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Diesel common rail
- Engine type
- Turbocharger, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 81 mm
- Piston stroke
- 95.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 17.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 12.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.5 l
- Power
- 275 KM @ 3750 obr./min
- Torque
- 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.27
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1940 kg
- Gross weight
- 2540 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 750 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 95 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5051 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1629 mm
- Rear track
- 1615 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/55 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
4.2 V8 40V (335 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Gasoline · 2002–2005
- Engine power
- 335 KM
- Torque
- 430 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,172 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 4.2 V8 40V (335 KM) quattro Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2002
- End of production
- 2005
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.5-17.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.7-8.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.9-12.0 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 emissions
- 286-288 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- BFM
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 4172 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 84.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 93 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 5
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.5 l
- Power
- 335 KM @ 6500 obr./min
- Torque
- 430 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.27
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1780 kg
- Gross weight
- 2380 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 2300 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 750 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 95 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5051 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1629 mm
- Rear track
- 1615 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/55 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
6.0i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Gasoline · 2004–2007
- Engine power
- 450 KM
- Torque
- 580 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,998 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.1 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
Audi A8 A8 (D3, 4E)- Brand
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Version
- A8 (D3, 4E)
- Engine
- 6.0i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 2004
- End of production
- 2007
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.1 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 21.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 10.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 14.7 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
Engine
- Engine model / code
- BHT, BSB, BTE
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5998 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- W-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 90.2 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.7
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 12.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 18.9 l
- Power
- 450 KM @ 6200 obr./min
- Torque
- 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.28
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 500 l
- Curb weight
- 1960 kg
- Gross weight
- 2510 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5062 mm
- Width
- 1894 mm
- Height
- 1444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2944 mm
- Front track
- 1619 mm
- Rear track
- 1605 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.1 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 6
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Tiptronic
- Front suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/40 R19
- Rim size
- 8.5J x 19
- ABS
- yes