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    2001 Audi A8

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    $205,570 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    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 $205,570 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $206,000 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A8 available in Australia.

    The Audi A8 is only available with an null motor that produces 228kW and 410Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2000 A8 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2001 Audi A8 Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$206,000
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$205,570
    *excl. on-roads

    All Audi A8 Pricing

    YearPrice 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
    See all Audi A8 Pricing

    2001 Audi A8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A8

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • 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: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 122.25
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Phone Fully Mobile
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 525
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.7
      • Front Headroom (mm): 988
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1526
      • Front Track (mm): 1595
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 60.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Overall Height (mm): 1438
      • Overall Length (mm): 5164
      • Overall Width (mm): 1880
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
      • Rear Track (mm): 1586
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3010
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Compression Ratio: 11
      • Engine (l): 4.2
      • Engine (cc): 4172
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 93
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 92
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 310
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 228
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 410
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • 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 Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • 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 Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2390
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1865
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2000 Audi A8 Dimensions

    1438mm
    1880mm
    5164mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2000 Audi A8 Dimensions

    2001 Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20242300Kg2300Kg
    20232300Kg2300Kg
    20222300Kg2300Kg
    20212300Kg2300Kg
    20202300Kg2300Kg
    See all Audi A8 Towing Capacity

    2001 Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    Audi A8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded-
    See all Audi A8 Fuel Economy

    2001 Audi A8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A8?

    The Audi A8 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $205,570.

    The most expensive Audi A8 is the Base that starts from $206,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2100 kg

    The largest Audi A8 is the Base which measures 1880mm wide, 5164mm in length and sits 1438mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A8 is the Base which has 228kW of power from its 4.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Audi A8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A8 is the Base which weighs 2390 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A8 uses Premium Unleaded.

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