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The 1996 Audi A8 is a luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $151,220.
There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-1995.
The 1996 A8 was offered with a 3 year warranty.
Engine options for the Audi A8 include 2.8L v6 (128kW/250Nm) and 4.2L v8 (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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The Audi A8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,034 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi A8 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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Audi A8 Sales rolling 12-months#
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1996 Audi A8
The cheapest Audi A8 is the base variant that starts from $151,220.
See all Audi A8 PricingThe most expensive Audi A8 is the base variant that starts from $196,220.
See all Audi A8 PricingThe largest Audi A8 is the base variant which measures 1880mm wide, 5034mm in length and sits 1436mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A8 is the base variant which has 220kW of power and 400nm of torque.
The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The Audi A8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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