2008 Audi A8 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2008 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a D3. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $215,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi A8 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 257 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 440 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A8 Base uses 10.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 259g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 826km per full tank
The Audi A8 measures 1444mm (56.9 inches) in height, 5051mm (198.9 inches) in length, 1894mm (74.6 inches) in width with a 2944mm (115.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1780kg (3924.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 255/40 R19 front tyres and 255/40 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,051 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,894 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 mm |
| Load Capacity | 600 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 259
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 4.2
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 4163
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 9.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 826
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 513
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 15
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 15.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 8.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 18
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 6.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 12.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.9
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 257
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 350
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 440
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: air
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels Tire Front Width: 255
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Pl63
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 500
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.7
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1444
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2944
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 115.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1894
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 198.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5051
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1615
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 63.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1629
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12100
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.0
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 990
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 978
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1500
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 59.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1460
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 57.5
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Blind
Blind Side Location: Side
Blind Side Type: Manual
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3924
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1780
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2380
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5247
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Brand Name: Bose
System Graphic Equaliser: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection Mp3 Devices: yes
Connection Wma Devices: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: CD
Disc Player Behind Seats Location: Behind Seats
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 9
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Digital Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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