2012 Audi A8 Specifications

2012 Audi A8

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2012 Audi A8

Starting MSRP $78,750–$133,500

Specifications

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Power and Performance

8-spd Tiptronic transmission w/OD
Battery with run down protection  
Engine oil cooler  
3.20 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
23.8 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Dual stainless steel exhaust with polished tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Full-time quattro all wheel drive
Permanent locking hubs  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Electronic stability  
Automatic w/driver control ride control
Adaptive suspension  
4-corner auto-leveling suspension  
Front multi-link suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Air front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Air rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front and rear vented disc brakes  
Compact aluminum spare wheel/tire

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
With aluminum insert rear bumpers
Chrome bodyside insert  
Chrome grille  
Metallic monotone paint  
13.2 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
76.7 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
65 " front tread Front Tread  
64 " rear tread Rear Tread  
20.5 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
41.4 " front legroom Front Legroom
37.2 " front headroom Front Headroom
59.1 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
57.8 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
13.2 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Programmable headlamps with washer, delay-off  
Cornering lights  
Rear fog/driving lights  
4 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Engine temperature
Battery warning  
Low oil level warning  
Low coolant warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Lighting malfunction warning
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
Brake pad wear warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
SIDEGUARD curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy sensor  
Driver and passenger knee
Rear side-impact airbag  
Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer III immobilizer
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Express open/close sunroof  
Dual heated mirrors, driver power remote mirrors, passenger power remote w/tilt down mirror  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror  
Front premium bucket seats  
Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback  
Power adjustable w/tilt front head restraints  
Driver and passenger front armrests w/storage  
Adjustable w/tilt rear head restraints  
Driver and passenger seat memory  
Leather front seat trim  
Alcantara simulated suede door trim insert  
Carpet floor trim  
Carpeted front & rear floor mats  
Leather/aluminum gear shift knob  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Rear door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo net  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Dual zone front air conditioning  
Automatic air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio steering wheel controls  
Single in-dash mounted CD  
MP3 decoder
6-disc glove box mounted Remote CD  
DVD-Audio
14 Bose speakers  
630W premium amplifier
Radio theft deterrent  
Window grid diversity antenna  
Cruise control  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Heated door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Rear child safety door locks  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
Trunk/hatch auto-latch  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
HomeLink Wireless Control System  
Ashtray  
Front and rear lighter elements  
First aid kit  
Audi Connect internet access
Wireless phone connectivity
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Analog clock  
Compass  
Exterior temperature  
Systems monitor  
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Integrated navigation system with voice activation
2 1st row LCD monitors
Leather steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Front and rear 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Heated front windshield jets  
Rain detecting wipers  
Speed sensitive wipers  
Rear defroster  
Power rear blinds  

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