Audi A8 - Generation 2 (2005-2010)

AUDI A8 (2005-2010)

The flagship Audi arrived in the country when the one distributing it changed. High end engines which included a W12 engine were made available first, followed by smaller displacement ones.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	6.0 W12	4.2 Quattro	3.2 FSI Quattro	3.0 TDI
Years Available	2005-2010	2005-2010	November 2009-2010	2007-2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	6.0 48V W12	4.2 40V V8	3.2 DOHC 24V V6	3.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	445hp @ 6,200rpm	350hp @ 6,800rpm	260hp @ 6,500rpm	233hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque	580Nm @ 4,000-4,700rpm	440Nm @ 3,500rpm	330Nm @ 3,250rpm	450Nm @ 1,400-3,250rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Direct Injection	Common Rail Turbo
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Liters	90 Liters	90 Liters	90 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,192mm	5,192mm	5,192mm	5,192mm
Width	1,894mm	1,894mm	1,894mm	1,894mm
Height	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm
Wheelbase	3,074mm	3,074mm	3,074mm	3,074mm
Curb Weight	1,995kg	1,850kg	1,785kg	1,880kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Trapezoidal-Link with Air Suspension	Trapezoidal-Link with Air Suspension	Trapezoidal-Link with Air Suspension	Trapezoidal-Link with Air Suspension
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	255/45 R18	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	8	8	8	8
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Anti Slip Differential, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Anti Slip Differential, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Anti Slip Differential, and Electronic Differential Lock	Yes, Electronic Stability Program, Anti Slip Differential, and Electronic Differential Lock
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Front and Rear Proximity Sensors, Audi Side Assist (Blind Spot Warning)
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Revised Grille	Adds: None	Adds: None	Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, LED-Type Front Marker Lights, Side Mirror Puddle Lamps, LED Tail Lamps, Sun Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood	Leather with Wood
Seating Adjustment	Power, Front and Rear Seats	Power, Front and Rear Seats	Power, Front and Rear Seats	Power, Front and Rear Seats
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Wood/Aluminum Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats with Center Pass Through
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Trunk, Rear and Side Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Trunk, Rear and Side Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Trunk, Rear and Side Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Trunk, Rear and Side Sun Shade
Climate Control	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Two LCD Screens and Multi Media Interface with Voice Control	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Two LCD Screens and Multi Media Interface with Voice Control	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Two LCD Screens and Multi Media Interface with Voice Control	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with Two LCD Screens and Multi Media Interface with Voice Control
Speakers	10 or 12, Bose	10 or 12, Bose	10 or 12, Bose	10 or 12, Bose
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Audi side assist, LED type lamps, sun roof, heat and fold function, and MP3 and auxiliary function added and grille was revised in November 2009. Upgraded to 12 speakers in November 2009.	Audi side assist, LED type lamps, sun roof, heat and fold function, and MP3 and auxiliary function added in November 2009. Upgraded to 12 speakers in November 2009.		Audi side assist, LED type lamps, sun roof, heat and fold function, and MP3 and auxiliary function added in November 2009. Upgraded to 12 speakers in November 2009.
RIVALS	BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes Benz S Class