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Audi A8 Saloon S8 Quattro Vorsprung 4dr Tiptronic

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3996
Trim	S8 Vorsprung
Price	£118,910
Engine Power - BHP	571
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	263
Length	5179 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2230 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 and visual display
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Audi wireless smartphone interface
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Dynamic all wheel 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
Park assist with parking aid plus
Power door closure
Power operated tailgate
Remote fuel filler release
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid with active battery cooling
8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
82 litre fuel tank
Predictive active suspension
Quattro all wheel drive with sport differential

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Adaptive windscreen wipers with integrated washer jets
Audi space frame
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows with isolation switch
Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
Gloss black exterior mirror housings
HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light + OLED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators and headlight washers
Headlight washer jets
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED brake lights
LED daytime running lights
Panoramic sunroof
Privacy glass
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Reinforced bumpers
S8 grille and front bumpers
Side skirts
Third brake light
Windscreen with acoustic glazing

Interior Features

3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
4 zone control automatic air conditioning
Carbon gear lever
Centre console with cupholders
Climate controlled seats
Comfort centre armrest front
Door armrest with storage
Door pockets with bottle holder
Dust/pollen filters
Electric front seats with memory function
Extendable driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front/rear floor mats
Glove compartment cooling
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Leather gearknob
Massage and ventilation function for front seats
Matrix LED reading lights
Passenger footwell storage net
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

Air quality Pack - A8
Black exterior styling pack - A8
City assist pack - A8
Connect package plus - A8
Extended leather pack - A8
Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
Multi colour ambient lighting pack - S8

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 passenger airbag deactivation
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

Carbon vector upper inlays
Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays

Wheels

21" 10 Y spoke evo style audi sport cast aluminium black diamond turned alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	263

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3996
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
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)	3.8
Engine Power - BHP	571
Engine Torque - NM	800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	265/35 R21
Tyre Size Rear	265/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	10 Y SPOKE
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1474 mm
Length	5179 mm
Wheelbase	2998 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2130 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	82
Gross Vehicle Weight	2835 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Max. Loading Weight	605 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2230 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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