Autoknowtive
Audi has built the A8 since 1994. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 9 of them, from the 1998 Audi A8 to the 2022 Audi A8 L. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 150 hp in the 1998 A8 to 460 hp in the 2022 A8 L. It got heavier along the way: 1,705 kg for the 1998 car, 2,045 kg for the 2022. The most powerful here is the 2022 Audi A8 at 460 hp (343 kW), more than 85% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2022 Audi A8, in 4.4 s.
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury car built by the German automaker Audi to replace the V8 model as its flagship offering. Although the Volkswagen Phaeton, long wheelbase Jaguar XJ8 and Lexus LS 430 compete in the same size and price category as the A8, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series are often thought to be its primary rivals.
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The new Audi A8L W12 quattro Security offers mobility at an exclusive level allied to high levels of security. The armour-plated luxury saloon impressively combines sportiness and comfort.
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Audi has launched the next generation of the Audi A8 - the sportiest sedan of the luxury class sets new standards. Its elegantly styled body with the Audi Space Frame (ASF) is aluminum, the engines are powerful and highly efficient, and the power transmission and running gear combine dynamics with convenience.
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The new Audi A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms the Audi claim to technical leadership - "Vorsprung durch Technik". And now the brand is introducing the top version of its flagship model.
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Besides the S8, A8 L W12 quattro and A8 hybrid models, the new Audi A8 will be offered in the German market with two TFSI gasoline engines and two TDI units.
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The Audi A8L gains an additional 13 centimeters (5.12 in) in both length and wheelbase.
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Audi A8 is a sedan that represents status and exudes authority - now that it has been reworked, its exterior is even more representative, confident, and athletic.
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The relaxation seat in the A8 L is the apex of the program. It offers numerous adjustment options and a footrest on the back of the passenger seat.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 A8 | 150 hp (112 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 11.3 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | 1,705 kg (3,759 lb) | 2.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2006 A8 Security | 326 hp (243 kW) | 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) | 4.1 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2011 A8 | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed tiptronic with DSP and sport program | 21 mpg |
| 2011 A8 L | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed tiptronic with DSP and sport program | 21 mpg |
| 2014 A8 | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) with electromotor | 28 mpg |
| 2014 A8L | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) with electromotor | 28 mpg |
| 2018 A8 L | 340 hp (254 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) | 22 mpg |
| 2022 A8 | 460 hp (343 kW) | 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) | 22 mpg |
| 2022 A8 L | 460 hp (343 kW) | 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) | 22 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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