2012 Audi A8 Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

A8 4dr Sdn Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Valetta leather seating surfaces

  • 18-way pwr driver & front passenger multicontour pneumatic bucket seats -inc

    driver & front passenger pwr lumbar, driver & front passenger seat memory

  • Heated front seats

  • Front/rear comfort headrests

  • 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

  • Aluminum door sills

  • Pwr tilt/telescopic 3-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel w/memory, audio controls & shift paddles

  • Driver info display -inc

    trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp

  • Audi Multi-Media Interface (MMI) navigation plus -inc

    8\ touch screen color display, handwriting recognition, Google Earth, real time traffic, voice control, 40GB hard disc drive storage

  • Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down & pinch protection

  • Pwr central locking system w/safety unlock feature if airbags deploy

  • Keyless start

  • Remote trunk/fuel tank release

  • HomeLink universal garage door opener

  • Cruise control

  • Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer

  • Audi Connect wireless internet connectivity -inc

    (6) month trial subscription

  • Dual-zone auto air conditioning

  • Rear window defogger w/timer

  • Rear seat heat ducts

  • Cooled glove box

  • Leatherette on upper dashboard

  • Wood upper inlays

  • Brushed aluminum silver lower trim

  • Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders

  • Front/rear door storage pockets

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass

  • Rear pwr sunshade

  • Driver & front passenger 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, front/rear footwells, storage compartments, door sills

  • Customizable ambient LED lighting

  • Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever

  • Front seatback map pockets

  • Front passenger cargo net located on center console

  • Rear center console w/storage

  • (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk

  • Exterior

  • Dual exhaust tailpipes w/chrome tips

  • 19\ 10-Y-spoke alloy wheels

  • 255/45R19 all-season tires

  • Compact spare tire w/alloy wheel

  • Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof

  • Body-color bumpers

  • Body-color moldings

  • Aluminum exterior trim -inc

    beltline, window

  • Auto on/off headlights -inc

    rain/light sensors, range adjustment, washers

  • Adaptive xenon plus headlights w/cornering lights & LED daytime running lights

  • LED tail lights

  • LED puddle lighting

  • Rear fog light

  • Exterior door handle LED lighting

  • Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals, memory

  • Tinted glass

  • Rain-sensing variable speed intermittent front windshield wipers

  • Body-color door handles w/aluminum accents

  • Entertainment

  • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/HD Radio, radio data system (RDS)

  • Bose surround sound system w/(14) speakers, AudioPilot, 630-watts

  • In-dash DVD player

  • Audi music interface w/iPod cable

  • 20GB Jukebox hard disc drive storage

  • SiriusXM satellite radio -inc

    (3) month trial subscription

  • SiriusXM traffic -inc

    (3) month trial subscription

  • Bluetooth phone preparation

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    4.2L/254

  • Fuel System

    Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    372 @ 6800

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    328 @ 3500

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    12.7

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    140

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) & brake assist

  • Traction control (ASR)

  • Electronic stability control (ESC)

  • LED daytime running lamps

  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupant detection

  • Driver & front passenger Sideguard head curtain airbags

  • Driver & front passenger knee airbags

  • Front & rear outboard thorax side airbags

  • Front (3) point safety belts w/automatic pre-tensioning/force limiters & height adjust

  • Rear (3) point safety belts w/force limiters for outboard passenger seating positions

  • Safety unlock feature *Unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys*

  • Rear child safety door locks

  • Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)

  • Emergency trunk release

  • Passive tire pressure monitor

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    15.1

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

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

    41.7

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

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 4.2L DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 engine

  • 8-speed automatic transmission

  • Front/rear hypoid gear electronic differential locks (EDL)

  • Torsen torque sensing center differential

  • quattro permanent all-wheel drive

  • 110-amp/hr battery

  • 140-amp alternator

  • Audi space frame (ASF) -inc

    aluminum frame & body structure

  • Adaptive air suspension

  • 5-link front suspension w/upper & lower control arms

  • Trapezoidal-link rear suspension

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • Audi drive select -inc

    comfort, auto, dynamic, & individual modes

  • Servotronic speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes

  • Electromechanical parking brake -inc

    auto release

  • Audi pre sense basic crash preparation

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    5-Link

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Trapezoidal-Link

  • 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 w/Manual Shift

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    8

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.71

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.14

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.11

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.67

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.29

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.84

  • Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.67

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.32

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.20

  • 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

  • 1 Maintenance Years / 5,000 Maintenance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    15.0 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.0 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA