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Specs of Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic /2005, 2006, 2007/

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Key specs

Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic /Sedan 2005 - 2007/

What is the body type of Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
13.6 l/100 km
17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A8 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
Euro 4
How fast is 2005 A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.2 sec
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
What is the power output of Audi A8 Sedan 2005 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
450 Hp, 580 Nm
428 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A8 Sedan 2005 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
6.0 l
5998 cm3
366.02 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 Audi 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
12, W-engine
What is the drivetrain of Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) Sedan 2005 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2005 Audi A8 Sedan?
5192 mm
204.41 in.
What is the width of 2005 Audi A8 Sedan?
1894 mm
74.57 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2005 Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
1995 kg
4398 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
2545 kg
5611 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 Audi A8 Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 Audi A8L (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
6, automatic transmission Tiptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Start of production
2005
End of production
2007
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
20.1 l/100 km 11.7 US mpg
14.1 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.9 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 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 @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
75 Hp/l
Torque
580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. 428 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
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
18.9 l 19.97 US qt | 16.63 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1995 kg 4398 lbs.
Max. weight
2545 kg 5611 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5192 mm 204.41 in.
Width
1894 mm 74.57 in.
Height
1455 mm 57.28 in.
Wheelbase
3074 mm 121.02 in.
Front track
1619 mm 63.74 in.
Rear (Back) track
1605 mm 63.19 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.28
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.5 m 41.01 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent, on trapezoidal arms
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
Tire size
235/55 R17
Wheel rim size
8J x 17