Specifications: Audi A8L (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2003, 2004, 2005

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Audi A8L (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A8
Generation A8L (D3, 4E)
Modification (Engine) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 20.5 l/100 km
11.5 US mpg
13.8 UK mpg
4.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 13.8 l/100 km
17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.8 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 4.4 kg/Hp, 225.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 290.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 450 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 75 Hp/l
Torque 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm.
427.79 lb.-ft. @ 4000-4700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BHT, BSB, BTE
Engine displacement 5998 cm3
366.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration W-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Compression ratio 10.75:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 12.5 l
13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
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Coolant 18.9 l
19.97 US qt | 16.63 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1995 kg
4398.22 lbs.
Max. weight 2545 kg
5610.76 lbs.
Max load 550 kg
1212.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5181 mm
203.98 in.
Width 1894 mm
74.57 in.
Height 1455 mm
57.28 in.
Wheelbase 3074 mm
121.02 in.
Front track 1629 mm
64.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1615 mm
63.58 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.27
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.5 m
41.01 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Independent on trapezoidal lever
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/40 R19
Wheel rims size 19

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