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2008 Audi A8 L 4.2 4DR AWD Quattro LWB Sedan

L 4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan

$74,690 MSRP
4.2l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.1 sec

0-60 mph

13.7 sec

@ 101 mph

Horsepower • Torque
350 hp

Power

325 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,409 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Audi

Model:

A8

Trim:

L 4.2 4DR AWD Quattro LWB Sedan

Style:

L 4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan

Base Price:

$74,690

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,409 lbs

Length:

204.4 in.

Width:

74.6 in.

Height:

57.3 in.

Wheelbase:

121 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

16 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

23.8 gal. / 476 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

350 hp @ 6,800 rpm

Torque:

325 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm

Engine:

4.2l V-8

Displacement:

4.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.50 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.09 sec

0-60 mph:

5.39 sec

0-100 mph:

13.61 sec

60-130 mph:

19.64 sec

100-150 mph:

24.86 sec

Top Speed:

166 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.73 sec @ 79.8 mph

¼ mile:

13.65 sec @ 100.6 mph

½ mile:

21.55 sec @ 123.2 mph

1 mile:

34.8 sec @ 146 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/45HR18

Rear Tires:

P255/45HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.31

Gear Ratios

1: 4.17

2: 2.34

3: 1.52

4: 1.14

5: 0.87

6: 0.69

R: 3.4

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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