Overview
The 2012 Audi A8 4.2 FSI QUATTRO is an all wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2011 classified as a 4H MY12. The Audi A8 is regarded as a large built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $79,600.
The Audi A8 is an all wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 4.2L V8 engine that has 273 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 445 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic Tiptronic. Audi claims the A8 4.2 FSI QUATTRO uses 9.5L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 219g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 947km per full tank.
The Audi A8 measures 1467mm (57.8 inches) in height, 5137mm (202.2 inches) in length, 1949mm (76.7 inches) in width with a 2992mm (117.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1835kg (4045.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 4.2 FSI QUATTRO comes standard with 255/45 R19 front tyres and 255/45 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Audi A8 4.2 FSI QUATTRO has a 142mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.204.
The VIN number can be found on the Lower Driver Side Centre Pilla and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower A-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WAUZZZ4HZAN123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4163 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 273kW |
| Power RPM | 6800 |
| Torque | 445Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 |
| Bore Stroke | 84.5x92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.50 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic Tiptronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.204 |
| Suspension Front | front air suspension |
| Suspension Rear | rear air suspension |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 90 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 219 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 255/45 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/45 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1467 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5137 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1949 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 142 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2992 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.3 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1835 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2525 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2300 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower A-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Lower Driver Side Centre Pilla |
| VIN Number | WAUZZZ4HZAN123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/05/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |