Audi A8
A new A8, equipped with a lighter structure, will arrive here next year. In the meantime, the current version remains Audi’s biggest and most expensive sedan. Available in short or long versions, the A8 is offered in various trim levels. The S8’s turbo V8 develops 605 horsepower and 517 lb·ft of torque. It is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.7 seconds—making it as fast as certain supercars.
Audi A8
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$135,500 |
Fees | CA$2,095 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 |
Monthly payments | CA$2,550/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
Power | 605 hp @ 6,100 rpm (451 kW) |
Torque | 517 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 6,000 rpm (701 N·m) |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel type | Premium |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | N/A |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Sports Car over $100,000 |
Assembly | Neckarsulm, DE |
Generation | 3 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 16.2 L/100km |
Highway | 9.9 L/100km |
Combined | 13.4 L/100km |
Autonomy | 611 km |
CO₂ emissions | 313 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | standard |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | standard |
Massage seats | standard |
Smart key | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | available |
Sirius XM | standard |
Premium audio system | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | N/A |
Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
Front suspension | N/A |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P275/35YR21 |
Rear tires | P275/35YR21 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 5,136 mm (202″) |
Width | 1,948 mm (77″) |
Height | 1,458 mm (57″) |
Wheelbase | 2,992 mm (118″) |
Front track | 1,643 mm (65″) |
Rear track | 1,636 mm (64″) |
Weight | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 402 l |
Fuel tank | 82 l (18 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 3.7 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | N/A |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | N/A |
Reliability | N/A |
Safety | N/A |
Infotainment | N/A |
Driving | N/A |
Overall | N/A |
Average | N/A |