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Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)

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7 versions · 5 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) Multitronic Selected Gasoline 260 KM 2005–2007
3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 260 KM 2005–2007
4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic Selected Diesel fuel 326 KM 2005–2007
6.0 i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 450 KM 2005–2007
3.0 TDI V6 (233 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic Selected Diesel fuel 233 KM 2005–2007
3.7 V8 (280 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 280 KM 2005–2006
4.2 FSI V8 (350 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 350 KM 2006–2007

Selected engine version

3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) Multitronic

Gasoline · 2005–2007

Engine power
260 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
3,123 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) Multitronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
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
7.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.6-14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.0-7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.8-9.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
235-238 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BPK
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3123 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
260 KM @ 6500 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1690 kg
Gross weight
2290 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
5062 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
235/55 R17
Rim size
8J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) quattro Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2005–2007

Engine power
260 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
3,123 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
3.2 FSI V6 (260 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
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
7.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
BPK
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3123 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
260 KM @ 6500 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1785 kg
Gross weight
2385 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5062 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
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic

Diesel fuel · 2005–2007

Engine power
326 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
4,134 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
End of production
2007
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3-13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2-7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4-9.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
253-258 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BVN
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4134 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
16.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Coolant capacity
14.9 l
Power
326 KM @ 3750 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 1600-3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1945 kg
Gross weight
2545 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
5062 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

6.0 i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2005–2007

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

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
6.0 i W12 (450 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
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
20.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.8 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
10.75
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
10.5 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
12.5 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
255/45 R18
Rim size
8.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0 TDI V6 (233 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic

Diesel fuel · 2005–2007

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

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
3.0 TDI V6 (233 KM) quattro DPF Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
End of production
2007
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
12.1-12.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5-6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5-8.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
229-234 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)
0.27
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
5062 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 · 2005–2006

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

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
3.7 V8 (280 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2005
End of production
2006
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 - Combined cycle
13 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
BFL
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3697 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5062 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
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 FSI V8 (350 KM) quattro Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2006–2007

Engine power
350 KM
Torque
440 Nm
Engine displacement
4,163 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
A8
Version
A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Engine
4.2 FSI V8 (350 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2006
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
6.1 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.9 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
259 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BVJ
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4163 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.4 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
350 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
440 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
413 l
Curb weight
1945 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5062 mm
Width
1894 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2028 mm
Height
1444 mm
Wheelbase
2944 mm
Front track
1629 mm
Rear track
1615 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Turning circle
12.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Tiptronic
Front suspension
Air suspension
Rear suspension
Air suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Front brake disc thickness
34 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
310 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
22 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
235/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 275/35 R20
Rim size
8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 20
ABS
yes