Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Audi A8:
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform. After the original model's 1994 release, Audi released the second generation in late 2002, the third in late 2009, and the fourth and current iteration in 2017. Noted as the first mass-market car with an aluminium chassis, all A8 models have used this construction method co-developed with Alcoa and marketed as the Audi Space Frame....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Long (D3, 4E) Overview:
Audi A8 (Long (D3, 4E)). With 580 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1995 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.1 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 275 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.8 sec.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.6 L/100 km combined.
- • Meets EURO 4 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Long (D3, 4E): 2002 - 2005).
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| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A8 |
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| Generation: | Long (D3, 4E) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | 2003 |
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| End of production: | 2005 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 450 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 75 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | BHT, BSB, BTE More details about the engine BHT, BSB, BTE |
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| Engine displacement: | 5998 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
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| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 18.9 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.75:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 20.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.4 kg/Hp, 225.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 290.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1995 |
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| Max. weight: | 2545 |
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| Max load: | 550 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5181 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1894 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1455 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 3074 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1629 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | Tiptronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/40 R19 |
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| Wheel rims size | 19 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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