Audi A8 Long (D4,4H facelift 2013) 6.3 FSI W12 (500 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 (D4,4H facelift 2013) Overview:
Audi A8 (Long (D4,4H facelift 2013)). With 625 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2075 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.7 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 310 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 5.9 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.9 L/100 km for its class.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 520 Liters.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Long (D4, 4H): 2012 - 2013).
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| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A8 |
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| Generation: | Long (D4,4H facelift 2013) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 6.3 FSI W12 (500 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | 2013 |
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| End of production: | 2017 |
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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: | 500 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 79.4 Hp/l [2mm less] |
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| Torque: | 625 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | CTNA More details about the engine CTNA |
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| Engine displacement: | 6299 |
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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: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 11.2 l |
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| Coolant: | 15 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.3 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 241 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.3 kg/Nm, 301.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.5 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2075 |
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| Max. weight: | 2675 |
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| Max load: | 600 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5265 mm mm [2mm less] |
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| Width: | 1949 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1471 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 3122 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm |
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| Front track: | 1644 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1635 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 1000 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1143 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.7 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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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 | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/45 R19 |
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| Wheel rims size | 9.0J x 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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