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Audi A8 Saloon S8 Quattro 4dr Tiptronic

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3996
Trim	S8
Price	£104,165
Engine Power - BHP	571
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	260
Length	5190 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	505 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2220 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
360 degree camera with top view
Active noise cancellation
Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select
Audi phone box with wireless charging
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Audi wireless smartphone interface
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Convenience key
Dynamic all wheel steering
Head up Display
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
Parking assist plus with remote parking
Power door closure
Power operated tailgate
Remote fuel filler release
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
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
MMI radio plus
USB connection

Exterior Features

Acoustic double glazing
Audi space frame
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
Door mirrors in aluminium look
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
Front wash/wipe with interval delay
Headlight cleaning system
Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED brake lights
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
Privacy glass
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Side skirts
Welcome/leaving lighting

Interior Features

12V socket
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
Comfort centre armrest
Door pockets with bottle holder
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dust/pollen filters
Electric front seats with memory function
Front floor mats
Glove compartment cooling
Heated front seats
Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
Illuminated door sill trims with aluminium inlays and S diamond emblem
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Leather gearknob
Passenger footwell storage net
Reading lights
Rear floor mats
Rear headrests
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and footrest
Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo

Packs

Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
Exterior style 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 disc brakes
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 loss indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

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

Trim

Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays
Piano black finish upper inlays

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	260
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	265
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	260

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	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.6

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	265/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	265/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1475 mm
Length	5190 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	615 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2220 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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