Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Audi A8 4.2 ($70,690); A8 L 4.2 ($74,690); S8 5.2 ($93,300); A8 L W12 ($120,100)
Engines:	350-horsepower 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8; 450-hp 5.2-liter dohc 40-valve V10; 450-hp 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve W12
Transmissions:	6-speed automatic Tiptronic
Safety equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, inflatable Sideguard full-cabin curtain airbags, front knee airbags for driver and front passenger, active front head restraints, front safety belts with automatic pretensioning and force limiter, three rear three-point safety belts, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, all-wheel drive, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, electronic stability control
Safety equipment (optional):	adaptive cruise control; front and rear park assist, rearview camera, Audi Lane Assist, Audi Side Assist
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles with free scheduled maintenance
Assembled in:	Ingolstadt, Germany


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Audi S8 ($93,300)
Standard equipment:	dual-zone automatic climate control; leather upholstery; heated front and rear seats; 16-way power adjustable front sport seats with lumbar adjustment; interior air filter; power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; memory for the driver's seat, mirrors, and steering wheel; heated power mirrors with auto-dimming and passenger side tilt-down back-up aid; power windows and door locks; remote keyless entry; sunroof, Bose AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer; Sirius satellite radio; auxiliary audio input jack; navigation system with voice recognition; Bluetooth wireless cell phone link; trip computer; auto-dimming rearview mirror; Homelink universal garage door opener; rain-sensing wipers with heated nozzles; trunklid-closing assist; automatic bi-xenon adaptive headlights with washers; theft-deterrent system; front and rear fog lights; performance-tuned adjustable load-leveling air suspension; front and rear limited-slip differentials; performance brakes; P265/35R20 tires on alloy wheels
Options as tested (MSRP):	Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System ($6,300); Leather Appointment Upgrade ($4,900); Premium Package ($2,800) with manual side sunshades, power rear sunshade, Advanced Key, power opening and closing trunk, and Audi's Advanced Parking System with front and rear park assist and a rearview camera; Adaptive Cruise Control ($2,100); Audi Driver Assistance Package ($1,400) with Audi Side Assist and Audi Lane Assist; Four Zone Climate Control ($600); Power Door Close Assist ($600); Carbon Fiber trim ($500); heated multi-function steering wheel ($300)
Destination charge:	($775)
Gas guzzler tax:	2100
Price as tested (MSRP):	$115675
Layout:	all-wheel drive
Engine:	5.2-liter dohc 40-valve V10
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	450 @ 7000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	398 @ 3000-4000
Transmission:	6-speed automatic Tiptronic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	13/19 mpg
Wheelbase:	115.9 in.
Length/width/height:	199.3/74.7/56.1 in.
Track, f/r:	64.1/63.6 in.
Turning circle:	39.7 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.3/NA/41.4 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.0/NA/37.6 in.
Cargo volume:	14.6 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, strut type with adaptive air springs
Suspension, r:	independent, strut type with adaptive air springs
Ground clearance:	4.7 in.
Curb weight:	4586 lbs.
Tires:	265/35R20
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP
Fuel capacity:	23.8 gal.