These are standard specifications for the 2012 Audi A8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Tiptronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Spaceframe chassis |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $78,750-133,500 Invoice: $78,235-124,157 |
| Weight : | 4409 lbs | 1999.889 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 21.00 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4162 cc | 254.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 372 HP (273.792 KW) @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque : | 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 12.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| FSI Direct Injection | |
| W 12 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6300 cc | 384.4 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 500 HP (368 KW) |
| Torque : | 461 Ft-Lbs (625 NM) @ 4750 RPM |
| Direct-Injection | |
8 Tiptronic
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 15.1% |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100515 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V619000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. |
| Consequence | A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Audi A8?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has wheelbase sizes of 117.80 and 122.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has lengths of 202.20 and 207.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has a width of 76.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Audi A8 have?A: The 2012 Audi A8 has 37.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Audi A8 have?A: The 2012 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 was offered as a Long WheelBase, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Audi A8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Audi A8 had an MSRP of $78,750 - $$133,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Audi A8 have? A: The 2012 Audi A8 had the following engine options: V 8 (4162 cc | 254.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 372 HP (273.792 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 3500 RPM W 12 (6300 cc | 384.4 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 500 HP (368 KW) and 461 Ft-Lbs (625 NM) @ 4750 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Audi A8 have? A: The 2012 Audi A8 had a 8 speed Tiptronic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has wheelbase sizes of 117.80 and 122.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has lengths of 202.20 and 207.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 has a width of 76.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Audi A8 have?A: The 2012 Audi A8 has 37.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Audi A8 have?A: The 2012 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Audi A8? A: The 2012 Audi A8 was offered as a Long WheelBase, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Audi A8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Audi A8 had an MSRP of $78,750 - $$133,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Audi A8 have? A: The 2012 Audi A8 had the following engine options: V 8 (4162 cc | 254.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 372 HP (273.792 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 3500 RPMSimilar Automakers
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