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    Audi A8

    2008 Audi A8 Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $165,020

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2008 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd February 2008 classified as a MK2. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $165,020.

    This Audi A8 is powered by a 3.1L 6-cylinder engine that has 191 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 3250 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A8 Base uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 266g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 811km per full tank

    The Audi A8 measures 1424mm (56.1 inches) in height, 5051mm (198.9 inches) in length, 1894mm (74.6 inches) in width with a 2944mm (115.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1770kg (3902.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 275/35 ZR20 Y ? front tyres and 275/35 ZR20 Y ? rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Long distance
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    7.7Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.1L / 100km
    90 L811 km
    4D sedan
    petrol
    3.1L
    4x4
    6 AT
    4
    4

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    130.87 kW/t
    89.64 kW/t
    202.85 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    315 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $214,841.11
    $154,900
    $1,190,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Dimensions

    1424mm
    1894mm
    5051mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypePETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)3123
    Size (L)3.1L
    Cylinders6
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power191kW
    Power RPM6500
    Torque330Nm
    Torque RPM3250
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission6 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontMulti-Link
    Suspension RearWishbone
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)11.1
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)90
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined266
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front275/35 ZR20 Y ?
    Tyre Rear275/35 ZR20 Y ?
    Front Rim Size9x20
    Rear Rim Size9x20

    Vehicle Height (mm)1424
    Vehicle Length (mm)5051
    Vehicle Width (mm)1894
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2944
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1770
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2370
    Track Front (mm)1629
    Track Rear (mm)1615
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2300
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats4
    Service Interval KMs15000
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2009-02-02

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-