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Audi A8 Saloon 50 TDI Quattro S Line 4dr Tiptronic [C+S]

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2967
Trim	S Line [C+S]
Price	£81,630
Engine Power - BHP	286
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
Length	5172 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1975 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
360 surround camera
Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select
Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
Audi virtual cockpit
Audi wireless smartphone interface
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Colour driver's information system display
Electro - mechanical power assisted steering
Head up Display
Lane departure warning including emergency assist
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look
Power door closure
Power operated tailgate
Remote fuel filler release
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

24 litre AdBlue tank
48V Mild hybrid technology
8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
Adaptive air suspension
Diesel particulate filter
Quattro all wheel drive with self locking centre differential

Entertainment

Audi music interface
DAB digital radio module
DVD System
Premium MMI radio plus
USB connection

Exterior Features

Acoustic double glazing
Audi space frame
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour exterior mirror housings
Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows with isolation switch
Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
HD matrix healights with LED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assist
LED brake lights
LED daytime running lights
Privacy glass
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on passenger's door mirror
Side skirts
Sport exterior styling
Sports bumpers
Third brake light

Interior Features

2 zone automatic air conditioning
3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
Centre console with cupholders
Climate controlled seats
Comfort centre armrest front
Door armrest with storage
Door pockets with bottle holder
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dust/pollen filters
Electric adj front seatbelt height + memory
Electric auxiliary air heater
Electric front seats with memory function
Front/rear floor mats
Glove compartment cooling
Heated front seats
Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
Illuminated centre console
Illuminated door sills
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Leather gearknob
Passenger footwell storage net
Reading lights
Rear headrests
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Single front passenger seat
Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo

Packs

Comfort and Sound pack - A8
Connect package plus - A8
High gloss styling pack - A8
LED ambient interior lighting pack - A8

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS/EBD
Active front headrest system
ASR traction control
Audi pre sense basic
Audi pre sense front
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
EDL traction control
Electromechanical parking brake
ESP
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
Front brake discs, callipers painted black
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Rear brake discs, callipers painted black
Rear child proof door locks
Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
Tyre pressure warning light
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Advanced key
Anti theft alarm tow away protection
Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking

Trim

Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	191

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2967
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	38.7

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	47E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	286
Engine Power - RPM	3500
Engine Torque - NM	600
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	15 SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1473 mm
Length	5172 mm
Wheelbase	2998 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2130 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72
Gross Vehicle Weight	2690 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Max. Loading Weight	715 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1975 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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