2008 Audi A8 Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

A8 4dr Sdn Package Includes

  • Interior

  • 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

  • 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 floor mats

  • 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)

  • Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc

    electric speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp gauge, digital odometer w/service interval indicator

  • Driver info display-inc

    trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display

  • Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc

    7\ retractable backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • 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

  • Remote keyless entry-inc

    selective unlock, trunk, panic function, interior lights, alarm, folding key

  • Remote trunk/fuel tank release

  • DVD navigation system-inc

    7\ color screen display

  • Cruise control

  • HomeLink universal garage door opener

  • Remote locking system-inc

    remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation, selective unlocking

  • Pwr trunk close for last inch of closing

  • Immobilizer II anti-theft alarm system

  • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer in glovebox-inc

    radio data system (RDS)

  • 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

  • Digital clock

  • Diversified body-color antenna in rear window

  • 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)

  • Rear window defogger w/timer

  • Rear seat heat ducts

  • Illuminated lockable glove box

  • Genuine wood inlays-inc

    instrument panel, center console, door panels

  • Interior aluminum trim-inc

    air vents, MMI

  • Alcantara door inserts

  • Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders

  • Front/rear door storage pockets

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc

    normal & magnified mirrors

  • (4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature

  • Interior lighting-inc

    front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter & ashtray

  • Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever

  • Front seatback map pockets

  • Luggage net

  • (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk

  • Exterior

  • Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc

    tinted glass, infinitely variable sunshield, pwr actuated wind deflector, automatic pre-select function, pinch protection

  • Body-color moldings

  • Body-color bumpers

  • Exterior aluminum trim-inc

    beltline, window

  • 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

  • Front/rear puddle lights

  • LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handle

  • Programmable daytime running lamps

  • Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors-inc

    4-position memory, pwr tilt passenger-side in reverse, (RH) convex

  • Tinted glass

  • 4-position rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles

  • Body-color door handles w/aluminum accents

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    4.2L/254

  • Fuel System

    FSI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    350 @ 6800

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    325 @ 3500

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    12.2

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    190

  • Safety

  • 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

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.8

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    41.0

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 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)

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Adaptive Air

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Adaptive Air

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.17

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.34

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.52

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.14

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.87

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.69

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.40

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.32

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Large

  • Drivetrain

    All-Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.2 x 1.34

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    12.2 x 0.87

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA