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2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 4DR AWD Quattro LWB Sedan

L 4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan

$84,700 MSRP
4.2l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.6 sec

0-60 mph

13.2 sec

@ 104 mph

Horsepower • Torque
372 hp

Power

328 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,453 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

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:

$84,700

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,453 lbs

Length:

207.4 in.

Width:

76.7 in.

Height:

57.9 in.

Wheelbase:

122.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.26

MPG:

18 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

23.8 gal. / 547 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

372 hp @ 6,800 rpm

Torque:

328 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):

4.51 sec

0-60 mph:

4.8 sec

0-100 mph:

12.38 sec

60-130 mph:

17.57 sec

100-150 mph:

21.18 sec

Top Speed:

178 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.49 sec @ 82.6 mph

¼ mile:

13.24 sec @ 104 mph

½ mile:

20.93 sec @ 126.8 mph

1 mile:

33.75 sec @ 150.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/45HR19

Rear Tires:

P255/45HR19

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

8-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.2

Gear Ratios

1: 4.71

2: 3.14

3: 2.11

4: 1.67

5: 1.29

6: 1

7: 0.84

8: 0.67

R: 3.32

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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