2008 Audi A8 Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Quattro IV
Production Years for Series :	2004 - 2010
Price :	MSRP: $70,690-120,100 Invoice: $65,740-111,690
Weight :	4321 lbs \| 1959.973 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.9 seconds.
Top Speed :	130 mph \| 209.17 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| Front Mounted, Longitudinal
Displacement :	4200 cc \| 256.3 cu in. \| 4.2 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6800 RPM
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	12.5:1
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
FSI Direct Injection
Ignition system :	Continuous Camshaft Adjustment;
Intake manifold :	Variable Intake

W 12 90-degree
Displacement :	5200 cc \| 317.3 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	450 HP (331.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	398 Ft-Lbs (540 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	84.5 mm \| 3.327 in.
Stroke :	92.8 mm \| 3.654 in.
Compression :	12.5:1
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
FSI Direct Injection
Ignition system :	Spark-Ignition
Intake manifold :	Magnesium Two-Stage Variable Intake Manifold

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20070427
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V415000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
Consequence	If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: How fast is the 2008 Audi A8? A: The 2008 Audi A8 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Audi A8? A: The 2008 Audi A8 has wheelbase sizes of 115.90 and 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Audi A8? A: The 2008 Audi A8 has lengths of 199.30 and 204.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Audi A8? A: The 2008 Audi A8 has a width of 74.60 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Audi A8 have?A: The 2008 Audi A8 has 37.30- to 37.40-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Audi A8 have?A: The 2008 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.30- to 41.40-inches.

Q: How much did the 2008 Audi A8 cost when new?A: The 2008 Audi A8 cost approximately $70,690 to $120,100 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2008 Audi A8? A: The 2008 Audi A8 was offered as a L Quattro Sedan, L W12 Quattro Sedan, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Audi A8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Audi A8 had an MSRP of $70,690 - $$120,100 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Audi A8 have? A: The 2008 Audi A8 had the following engine options: V 8 (4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 3500 RPM

W 12 (5200 cc | 317.3 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 450 HP (331.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 398 Ft-Lbs (540 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Audi A8 have? A: The 2008 Audi A8 had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.