Vehicle Summary: 2007
Audi A8
Audi's flagship A8 sedan delivers superior comfort and performance, with a strong V8 engine that affords ample acceleration and a choice of standard or long-wheelbase versions. A W12 powerplant is also available, shared with Bentley and the discontinued Volkswagen Phaeton. Germany's Volkswagen AG owns all three brands. The W12 (think of it as meshing two V6 engines) is only available on the stretched Audi A8L model. The car comes packed with features that include adaptive headlamps, a Bluetooth interface with voice-recognition control as well as an extreme high-end audio system. A high-performance S8 model with a V10 engine is also offered.
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The Audi A8, the brand's largest sedan, continues to impress with ample performance and comfort, and a top 12-cylinder version in an unusual W12 configuration.
Specs at a Glance:
Seating Capacity: 5
Available Engines: 4.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection,6.0L W-12 48 valve DOHC SMPI
Drivetrains: Full-time quattro all-wheel drive
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds,5.1 seconds,5.6 seconds
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18/25 mpg,14/21 mpg
Standard Features:
Adaptive suspension,
Power driver seat,
Radio data system,
Brake assist,
Driver front impact airbag,
Passenger front impact airbag,
Driver side impact airbag,
Passenger side impact airbag,
Overhead airbag,
Rear side impact airbag,
Electronic stability,
Heated front seats,
Heated rear seats
Optional Equipment:
Heated front seats,
Heated rear seats
4.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 350hp @ 6,800RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time quattro all-wheel drive
6.0L W-12 48 valve DOHC SMPI, 450hp @ 6,200RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time quattro all-wheel drive
4.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 350hp @ 6,800RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time quattro all-wheel drive
4.2L V-8 32 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 350hp @ 6,800RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time quattro all-wheel drive
6.0L W-12 48 valve DOHC SMPI, 450hp @ 6,200RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time quattro all-wheel drive