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1996 Audi A8

New from

$151,220 excl. on-roads

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Not Available

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Warranty

3 year

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About the Audi A8

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Audi A8 is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $151,220 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $196,220 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/250Nm) and 4.2L multi-point injection (220kW/400Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 1996 A8 is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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Power to Weight

87.67 - 125.71 kW/t

74.54 kW/t

132.42 kW/t

Boot Space

525 litres

410 litres

525 litres

Price

$151,220 - $196,220

$124,500

$353,600

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

3 years

1996 Audi A8 Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$151,220
4.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$196,220

*excl. on-roads

All Audi A8 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$216,284	$236,284
2023	$201,375	$224,200
2022	$193,872	$208,472
2021	$193,872	$208,472
2020	$193,689	$197,400

*excl. on-roads

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1996 Audi A8 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Electric
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Rds
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
- Body Side Molding Size: Medium
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
- Number Of Doors: 4
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.67
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 525
- Front Headroom (mm): 988
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1526
- Front Track (mm): 1591
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 30.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
- Overall Height (mm): 1436
- Overall Length (mm): 5034
- Overall Width (mm): 1880
- Rear Headroom (mm): 771
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1506
- Rear Track (mm): 1580
- Wheelbase (mm): 2880
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Bore Engine: 82.8
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 10.3
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2771
- Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
- Engine Configuration: V
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 86.4
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Number Of Functions: 5
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 2
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Number Of Rear Fog Lights: 1
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Sunroof
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operates From Passenger Door
- Power Locks Operates From Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 33
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 18
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 7.2
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 18
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 174
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 128
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Open
- Console Floor Type: Full
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Viscous
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
- Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
- Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Wiper Mist Setting
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 120
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1460
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225