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Overview
The 2012 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 1st March 2012. The Audi A8 is regarded as a luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $229,200 before on-road costs.
This Audi A8 is powered by a 4.1L 8-cylinder engine that has 258 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 800 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A8 Base uses 7.8L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 204g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1154km per full tank
The Audi A8 measures 1471mm (57.9 inches) in height, 5267mm (207.4 inches) in length, 1949mm (76.7 inches) in width with a 3122mm (122.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2120kg (4673.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 255/45 Rnull front tyres and 255/45 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
93.64 - 124.64 kW/t
93.64 kW/t
195.65 kW/t
Boot Space
510 litres
335 litres
510 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 7.8 L/100km
6.4 L/100km
16.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,154 - 1,406 km
568 km
1,406 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Dimensions
5,267 mm
1,949 mm
1,471 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,267 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,949 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,122 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
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Explore Audi A8 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Back Of Front Seats
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 204
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 4134
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.1
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Main Capacity (L): 90
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.8
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1154
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 717
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 350
Maximum Power (kW): 258
Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Center
Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: MLB
Trailer Towing Preparation
Hook Fixture: Electric Folding
Trailer Hitch: yes
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 510
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.7
Front Track (mm): 1644
Overall Height (in): 57.9
Overall Height (mm): 1471
Overall Length (in): 207.4
Overall Length (mm): 5267
Overall Width (in): 76.7
Overall Width (mm): 1949
Rear Track (in): 64.4
Rear Track (mm): 1635
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12700
Wheelbase (in): 122.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3122
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1036
Rear Headroom (in): 38.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 983
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1501
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1464
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Speed Dependent: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Cornering LED Lights Location: Cornering Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Electric
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2670
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5886
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4674
Tare Weight (kg): 2052
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 6
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Game Console Connection: yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
WMA Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood/Woodgrain
Doors: Wood & Suede
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Sunroof: yes
Operation: Card Key
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