2014 Audi A8 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2014 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd May 2014. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $279,000 before on-road costs.
This Audi A8 is powered by a 4.0L 8-cylinder engine that has 382 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 650 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A8 Base uses 9.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 225g of CO2. It has a 82L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 854km per full tank
The Audi A8 measures 1458mm (57.4 inches) in height, 5147mm (202.6 inches) in length, 1949mm (76.7 inches) in width with a 2994mm (117.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2065kg (4552.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 255/40 R21 front tyres and 255/40 R21 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,147 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,949 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm |
| Load Capacity | 525 mm |
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Explore Audi A8 Features & Specs
Automatic Door Closing
Automatic Door Closing Side Doors: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes Includes Suspension: yes
Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Ent Display Screen Back Of Front Seats Screen Location: Back Of Front Seats
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Ent Display Screen Back Of Front Seats Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
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
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
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Cylinder Shutdown
Cylinder Shutdown Number Of Cylinders: 4
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 225
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 4.0
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3993
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Stroke: 89.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: Cgta
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 82
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.7
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.0
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: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 8.0
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 10.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 854
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 531
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 13.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 7.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 382
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 520
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 650
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Active Differential
Active Differential Rear Location: Rear
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
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: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
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 Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 21
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 21
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: MLB
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 520
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.4
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 57.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1458
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2994
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 117.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 76.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1949
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 202.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5147
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1623
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 63.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1632
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 40.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12300
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1036
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 983
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1501
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1467
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 57.8
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 Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Color: Gray
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: Remote
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Blind
Blind Side Location: Side
Blind Side Type: Electric
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: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4553
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2065
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2590
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5710
Tare Weight Kg: 2011
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System In Dash Dvd: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 14
Speaker Brand Name: Bose
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Carbon Fibre
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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
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 Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
Front Seat Driver Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Active Massage: yes
Front Seat Passenger Active Massage: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Memory
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: 4
Aircon Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
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