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2012 Audi A8 L
$84,700 - $133,500Starting MSRP
Emerald Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
16 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
A direct-injected 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine making 400 horsepower is standard on A8 and S8L models. The A8L W12 FSI gets a direct-injected, 500-hp, 6.3L W12 engine. All A8 models come with quattro all-wheel drive, which is calibrated to feel...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
Following a complete redesign in 2011, Audi's flagship A8 large luxury sedan returns for 2012 mostly unchanged. A new 4.0L V8 engine replaces last ...
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Exterior
Emerald Black Metallic
Havanna Black Metallic
Phantom Black Pearl
Night Blue Pearl
Oolong Grey Metallic
Quartz Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Savana Beige Pearl
Glacier White Metallic
Ibis White
Specs
EPA Classification: Large Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas W12
Displacement: 6.3L/384
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 500 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 463 @ 4750
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/Manual Shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.29
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.32
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.08
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 190
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 12.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4773
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: 5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear: Trapezoidal-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/40R20
Rear Tire Size: P265/40R20
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 23.8
Wheelbase (in): 122.9
Length, Overall (in): 207.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.7
Height, Overall (in): 57.9
Track Width, Front (in): 64.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.7
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13.2
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 121.9
Front Head Room (in): 37.2
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 39.1
Second Leg Room (in): 42.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.8
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Audi A8 L
Body Style: Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 1
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 11.6
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
MSRP
$133,500
Invoice
$124,157
Description
6.3L/384, 500 @ 6200, Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
City
14 MPG
Hwy
21 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Description
6.3L/384, 500 @ 6200, Automatic w/Manual Shift
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