These are standard specifications for the 2006 Audi A8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Tiptronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | AWD |
Production Years for Series : | 2004 - 2010 |
Price : | $68,130 |
Weight : | 4288 lbs | 1945.004 kg |
MPG City : | 18 |
MPG Highway : | 24 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 6.3 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h (limited) |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 90-degree | Aluminum Variable intake valve timing and intake manifold | |
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Displacement : | 4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
Power : | 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
Torque : | 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 85 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
Compression : | 11.0:1 |
Valvetrain : | 40 DOHC (5 valves per cylinder) |
W 12 | Aluminum alloy 15-degree V-angle and 72-degree bank angle | |
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Displacement : | 5998 cc | 366.0 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
Power : | 450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque : | 428 Ft-Lbs (580 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
Compression : | 11:1 |
Valvetrain : | 48 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Tiptronic
Handling
Recall
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Mfr Report Date | 20050601 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V454000 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A FAULT CODE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BECOME DEACTIVATED. HOWEVER, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS WELL AS THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER. |
Consequence | IF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
Notes | VW/AUDI RECALL NO. JR.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | AIR BAGS |
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Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Mfr Report Date | 20050601 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V522000 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WIRING HARNESS CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG EVEN UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVATED. |
Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL PROPERLY ILLUMINATE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. JJ. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Audi A8?
Q: How fast is the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has wheelbase sizes of 115.90 and 121.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has lengths of 198.90 and 204.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has a width of 74.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Audi A8 have?A: The 2006 Audi A8 has 37.30- to 37.40-inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Audi A8 have?A: The 2006 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.30- to 41.40-inches.Q: How much did the 2006 Audi A8 cost when new?A: The 2006 Audi A8 had a base price of approximately $68,130 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Audi A8 have? A: The 2006 Audi A8 had the following engine options: V 8 (4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 3500 RPM W 12 (5998 cc | 366.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 428 Ft-Lbs (580 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2006 Audi A8 have? A: The 2006 Audi A8 had a 6 speed Tiptronic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Audi A8?
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Q: How fast is the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has wheelbase sizes of 115.90 and 121.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has lengths of 198.90 and 204.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 has a width of 74.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Audi A8 have?A: The 2006 Audi A8 has 37.30- to 37.40-inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Audi A8 have?A: The 2006 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.30- to 41.40-inches.Q: How much did the 2006 Audi A8 cost when new?A: The 2006 Audi A8 had a base price of approximately $68,130 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Audi A8? A: The 2006 Audi A8 was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Audi A8 have? A: The 2006 Audi A8 had the following engine options: V 8 (4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 3500 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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