Engine: 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve W12

Engine Options: 330-horsepower 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8; 440-hp 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve W12

Transmission: 6-speed Tiptronic automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic Tiptronic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, inflatable Sideguard full-cabin curtain airbags, front knee airbags for driver and front passenger, front safety belts with automatic pretensioning and force limiter, three rear three-point safety belts, ABS, EBD, all-wheel drive, electronic stability control

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles with free scheduled maintenance

Assembled In: Ingolstadt, Germany

Model Tested: Audi A8 L 6.0

Standard Equipment: fully automatic four-zone climate control with Rest function (heater can operate with vehicle shut off), dual sun sensors and smog sensor with activated charcoal filter, Valcona leather upholstery on seats, armrests, door panels, center consoles and lower dashboard, Alcantara headliner and rear shelf, heated 16-way power front seats with ventilation and massage, four-position memory (for seat adjustments, climate control settings), heated power-adjustable rear seats with electric lumbar adjustment, full rear center console, power seatbelt height adjustment, power glass solar sunroof with pre-select function and pinch protection, power windows (with power retention, one-touch down/up for all four windows), power side and rear sunshades, Advanced Key touch-and-go entry and starting, Soft Touch power door closer and trunk closer, heated power tilt/telescope steering wheel with multi-function MMI controls, 12-speaker AM/FM Bose Surround Sound system with noise-cancellation technology and 6-disc CD changer, Bluetooth phone prep and voice control, LED low-beam headlights, cruise control, automatic day/night rearview mirror, heated power side mirrors

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 720

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 440 @ 6200

Torque: 425 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 121.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 204.0/74.6/57.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.1/63.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 41.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.4/NA/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.3/NA/42.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 17.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, fully pneumatic

Ground Clearance: 4.7 inches

Curb Weight: 4398 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 255/45R19

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP

Fuel Capacity: 23.7 Gallons