2008 Audi A8 Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.2L DOHC FSI 32
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gal.
  • Torque: 325 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 350 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 16/23
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 14.6 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4321 lbs.
  • Tires: P245/40R18 - P255/40R19 - P275/35R20
  • Front Head Room: 37.3"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.4"
  • Wheelbase: 115.9"
  • Length: 199.3"
  • Width: 74.6"
  • Height: 56.9"

Interior Features

  • Leather 16-way pwr front heated bucket seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr comfort head restraints & shoulder angle adjustment, pwr seat depth adjustment, 4-position memory for front seats & head restraints
  • Heated rear seats-inc: adjustable comfort head restraints, concealable center head restraint
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Front seatback map pockets
  • Leather-wrapped 4-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel-inc: automatic tilt-away, 4-position memory, MMI controls (audio, navigation, air suspension, lighting)
  • Driver info display-inc: trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display
  • Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: electric speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp gauge, digital odometer w/service interval indicator
  • DVD navigation system-inc: 7" color screen display
  • Genuine wood inlays-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels
  • Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: 7" retractable backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights
  • Full length center console-inc: adjustable rear air vents, rear seat heat controls, rear pwr outlet, dual cupholders, dual folding/height adjustable armrests w/storage, MMI controls
  • Front/rear door storage pockets
  • Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors
  • (4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature
  • Alcantara door inserts
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever
  • Illuminated lockable glove box
  • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer in glovebox-inc: radio data system (RDS)
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch-up/down, rear window lockout, pwr retention
  • Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, convenient window opening, master control located in all doors
  • Diversified body-color antenna in rear window
  • Rear window defogger w/timer
  • Interior lighting-inc: front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter & ashtray
  • Remote locking system-inc: remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation, selective unlocking
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlock, trunk, panic function, interior lights, alarm, folding key
  • HomeLink universal garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Remote trunk/fuel tank release
  • Immobilizer II anti-theft alarm system
  • Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: 4-position memory, sun sensor, air-quality sensor, particle filter w/activated charcoal, residual-heat function (heater can function when ignition is off)
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Pwr trunk close for last inch of closing
  • Bose premium 12-speaker sound system-inc: surround sound, AudioPilot
  • Sirius satellite radio-inc: (3) month subscription
  • Universal phone preparation w/Bluetooth interface & voice control system for audio system & navigation
  • Interior aluminum trim-inc: air vents, MMI
  • Luggage net
  • (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk

Exterior Features

  • LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handle
  • Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: 4-position memory, pwr tilt passenger-side in reverse, (RH) convex
  • Body-color door handles w/aluminum accents
  • Body-color moldings
  • Exterior aluminum trim-inc: beltline, window
  • 4-position rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles
  • Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: tinted glass, infinitely variable sunshield, pwr actuated wind deflector, automatic pre-select function, pinch protection
  • Tinted glass
  • Adaptive cornering bi-xenon high-intensity low/high beam automatic-on/off headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, high pressure retractable headlight washers, 3rd light activated when vehicle corners
  • Front/rear fog lights
  • Programmable daytime running lamps
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Front/rear puddle lights

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brake system w/Electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold next generation airbags
  • Front/outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags
  • Sideguard front/outboard rear inflatable curtain airbags
  • Driver & front passenger knee protection airbags
  • Front passenger occupant detection for air bag
  • Front 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioning, pwr height adjustable upper mounts & belt force limiters
  • Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioning & angle adjustment
  • Front passenger & rear seat belts w/Convertible Locking Retractors (ELR & ALR modes)
  • Safety unlock feature unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys
  • Rear child safety door locks
  • Rear lower anchorage & upper tether child seat provisions (LATCH)
  • Emergency interior trunk release handle
  • Traction control (ASR)
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)-inc: braking assist
  • Programmable daytime running lamps

Mechanical Features

  • 4.2L DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 engine
  • 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, hill detection capability, "sport mode" setting
  • Front/rear hypoid gear Electronic differential locks (EDL)
  • Traction control (ASR)
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)-inc: braking assist
  • Torsen torque sensing center differential
  • "quattro" permanent all-wheel drive
  • 110-amp/hr battery
  • 190-amp alternator
  • Aluminum alloy frame & body shell construction
  • Adaptive 4-corner air suspension-inc: air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling
  • P245/40HR18 all-season tires
  • 18" x 8.5" 10-spoke cast alloy wheels
  • Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel
  • Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive Servotronic rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system w/Electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD)

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Exclusive pkg i ($11,500)

  • Alabaster white Valcona leather seats w/black piping
  • Black carpeting w/alabaster white floor mat piping
  • Ash nougat wood trim
  • Multi-function 4-spoke ash nougat wood/leather segmented steering wheel
  • Ash nougat wood shift knob
  • Black door panels/dashboard
  • Black alcantara headliner

Exclusive pkg ii ($11,500)

  • Alabaster white Valcona leather seats w/black piping
  • Black carpeting w/alabaster white floor mat piping
  • Piano black wood trim w/inlay
  • Multi-function 4-spoke piano black wood/leather segmented steering wheel
  • Piano black wood shift knob
  • Black door panels/dashboard
  • Black alcantara headliner

Exclusive pkg iii ($11,500)

  • Cognac Valcona leather seats w/black piping
  • Black carpeting w/cognac floor mat piping
  • Maple copper wood trim w/inlay
  • Multi-function 4-spoke maple copper wood/leather segmented steering wheel
  • Maple copper wood shift knob
  • Black door panels/dashboard
  • Amaretto alcantara headliner

Sport pkg ($4,000)

  • 20" 7-spoke bi-color alloy wheels
  • P275/35R20 summer performance tires
  • 3-spoke multi-function leather sport steering wheel w/shift paddles
  • Adaptive sport air suspension

Sport pkg ($4,000)

  • 19" 5-spoke chrome finished alloy wheels
  • P255/40R19 summer performance tires
  • Sport adaptive air suspension
  • Multifunction leather 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/shift paddles

Premium pkg ($3,275)

  • Advanced parking system w/rearview camera
  • Advanced key
  • Pwr trunk open/close
  • Pwr rear sunshades
  • Manual side sunshades

Alcantara pkg ($1,500)

  • Headliner
  • Hat shelf

Audi driver assistance pkg ($1,400)

  • Audi side assist
  • Audi lane assist
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