2008 Audi A8 Base Pricing and Spec

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    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 $165,900 before on-road costs.

    This Audi A8 is powered by a 3.1L 6-cylinder engine that has 191 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 3250 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 1770kg (3902.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 255/45 R18 front tyres and 255/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    107.91 - 144.38 kW/t
    88.49 kW/t
    200 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    330 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.4 - 11.1 L/100km
    8.1 L/100km
    14.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    826 - 957 km
    672 km
    957 km
    Price
    $159,900 - $220,900
    $154,900
    $474,324
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    5,051 mm
    1,894 mm
    1,444 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,051 mm
    Overall Width1,894 mm
    Overall Height1,444 mm
    Wheelbase2,944 mm
    Load Capacity600 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: 3.1

    Engine Configuration: V

    Engine Cc: 3123

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6

    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: Petrol Direct 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: 16.0

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 30

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.8

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 18

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 36

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 6.3

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 12.8

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.9

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.7

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 191

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 260

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 330

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250

    Power Measurement Standard: EEC

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500

    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: 45

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45

    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: 18

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18

    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 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: 3902

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1770

    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: 2370

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5225

    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

    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

    Navigational Systems

    Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear

    Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor

    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 Steering Wheel Position: 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: Leather

    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

    Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: 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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