2010 Audi A8 L
MSRP
$100,000
drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
epa classification
Large
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
13.1
energuide estimate - hwy
8.7
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
4.2L/254
sae net horsepower @ rpm
350 @ 6800
sae net torque @ rpm
325 @ 3500
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
90.0
wheelbase
121.0
length, overall
204.4
width, max w/o mirrors
79.8
height, overall
57.3
trunk volume
14.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4784
Passenger Volume
106.8
Base Curb Weight
4079
Cruising Range - City
1615.12
Cruising Range - Hwy
2431.96
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1653
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
165
Fuel System
SFI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.31
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.7
Suspension Type - Front
Adaptive Air
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air
Front Tire Size
P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R18
Spare Tire Size
P255/45R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.74
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41.7
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.2 x 1.34
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.2 x 0.87
Front Head Room
37.4
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
59.1
Second Head Room
38.3
Second Leg Room
42.3
Second Shoulder Room
57.5
Track Width, Front
64.1
Track Width, Rear
63.6
Min Ground Clearance
4.72
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Audi’s executive flagship enters its final model year before a complete redesign, however the A8 still offers a great combination of luxury and performance despite its aging body. Whether you choose the regular A8 or the long-wheelbase L, the sole engine available is the 350-hp 4.2-litre FSI V8. Power goes to all four wheels using a six-speed automatic. The interior is a little dated, but still offers reams of luxury, multi-adjustable everything, and a huge trunk, wrapped in a classy aluminum-bodied package.

Pros

Still great after all these years

Cons

Front seats just a tad short for bigger drivers