Audi, A8, D3, 4.2 FSI Quattro (2006-)

Engine and Performance

• Type: 4.2L V8 FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) engine
• Power: 350 horsepower at 6,800 rpm
• Torque: 300 lb-ft at 3,000-5,500 rpm
• Drive type: Quattro all-wheel drive system with an adaptive self-locking center differential
• Transmission: 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.7 seconds
• Top speed: Electronically limited to 155 mph

Interior and Comfort

• Seating capacity: 4 passengers
• Interior dimensions: 47.3 inches longer than the previous generation, with more legroom for rear passengers
• Rear seat entertainment system available with two screens and a Blu-ray player
• Heated and cooled front seats with massage function
• Ambient lighting system with color-changing LED lights
• Premium leather upholstery in various colors and patterns

Exterior and Design

• Length: 207.3 inches (longer than the previous generation)
• Width: 74.2 inches (same as the previous generation)
• Height: 58.1 inches (slightly lower than the previous generation)
• Wheelbase: 117.5 inches (shorter than the previous generation, but still spacious)
• Wheels: 18-inch alloy wheels with a choice of several different designs
• Exterior colors: 6 standard and 4 metallic options available

Safety Features

• Dual front airbags
• Side and curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
• Electronic stability control (ESC) system with traction control and engine management
• Antilock braking system (ABS)
• Automatic crash deployment system to minimize damage in the event of an accident
• Rearview camera available as a safety feature

Technology and Infotainment

• Audi MMI infotainment system with 6.5-inch LCD screen, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and iPod integration
• Audi side assist system, which warns drivers of potential blind spots
• Parking aid system to help guide the car into tight spaces
• Driver information system (DIS) with a range of customizable displays and warnings

Warranty and Maintenance

• 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty
• 1-year/10,000-mile maintenance program with oil changes, tire rotations, and other services included
• Scheduled maintenance at 15,000-mile intervals for the first year, then every 20,000 miles thereafter

Fuel Economy and Emissions

• Fuel type: Premium gasoline
• Fuel economy (city/highway): 17/26 mpg (US)
• CO2 emissions rating: 10.4 liters per kilometer
• Emissions standard: Euro IV compliant