2020 Audi A8 Specifications

Specifications

2015 2016 2018 2020 2022

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Production Years for Series :	2015 -
Price :	MSRP: $85,200-96,800
Weight :	4773 lbs \| 2164.996 kg
MPG City :	17
MPG Highway :	26
Combined MPG :	21.00

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.27

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged V 6 \| TFSI engine
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	335 HP (246.56 KW)
Torque :	369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM)

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	3996 cc \| 243.9 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	453 HP (333.408 KW)
Torque :	487 Ft-Lbs (660 NM)
Bore :	85.3 mm \| 3.358 in.
Stroke :	85.3 mm \| 3.358 in.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	3996 cc \| 243.9 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	563 HP (414.368 KW)
Torque :	590 Ft-Lbs (800 NM)
Bore :	86.0 mm \| 3.386 in.
Stroke :	86.0 mm \| 3.386 in.
Compression :	10.1:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Production Figures

Total Audi Production for 2020 :	186,620
2020 Audi A8

Handling

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V842000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Consequence	An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V111000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence	An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
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.

Component	TIRES
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V034000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Consequence	Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V295000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock ***** on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence	A broken lock ***** may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Audi A8? A: The 2020 Audi A8 has a wheelbase size of 123.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2020 Audi A8? A: The 2020 Audi A8 has a length of 208.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2020 Audi A8? A: The 2020 Audi A8 has a width of 83.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Audi A8 have?A: The 2020 Audi A8 has 38.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Audi A8 have?A: The 2020 Audi A8 has legroom of 41.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Audi A8? A: The 2020 Audi A8 was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2020 Audi A8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Audi A8 had an MSRP of $85,200 - $$96,800 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2020? A: Audi produced 186,620 automobiles in 2020.

Q: What engines did the 2020 Audi A8 have? A: The 2020 Audi A8 had the following engine options: Turbocharged V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) and 369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM)

Turbocharged V 8 (3996 cc | 243.9 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 453 HP (333.408 KW) and 487 Ft-Lbs (660 NM)

Turbocharged V 8 (3996 cc | 243.9 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 563 HP (414.368 KW) and 590 Ft-Lbs (800 NM)