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Audi A8 Base (2020) price & specs
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Overview
The 2020 Audi A8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2020 classified as a D5. The Audi A8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $197,400 before on-road costs.
This Audi A8 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 250 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1370 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A8 Base uses 8.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 186g of CO2. It has a 82L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1000km per full tank
The Audi A8 measures 1473mm (58.0 inches) in height, 5172mm (203.6 inches) in length, 1945mm (76.6 inches) in width with a 2998mm (118.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1995kg (4398.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A8 Base comes standard with 255/45 R19 front tyres and 255/45 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2020 Audi A8 Base has a 124mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
102.44 - 125.31 kW/t
102.44 kW/t
236.29 kW/t
Boot Space
505 litres
405 litres
548 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.2 L/100km
2.4 L/100km
14.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,000 - 1,390 km
589 km
1,390 km
Price
$193,689 - $197,400
$139,990
$1,100,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
36 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,680 - 2,690 kg
2,390 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
2,100 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
124 mm
124 mm
150 mm
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Dimensions
5,172 mm
1,945 mm
1,473 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,172 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,945 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm |
| Load Capacity | 685 mm |
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Explore Audi A8 Features & Specs
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Side Doors: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Back Of Front Seats
Touch Screen Back of Front Seats: yes
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 10.10
Front Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 186
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 2995
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: Czse
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.7
Main Capacity (L): 82
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.0
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 10.0
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.50
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 8.60
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 621
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
Maximum Power (kW): 250
Maximum Torque (Nm): 500
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1370
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
Maximum Power (kW): 250
Maximum Torque (Nm): 500
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1370
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Electric
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: MLB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 505
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.7
Front Track (mm): 1644
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 124
Overall Height (in): 58.0
Overall Height (mm): 1473
Overall Length (in): 203.6
Overall Length (mm): 5172
Overall Width (in): 76.6
Overall Width (mm): 1945
Rear Track (in): 64.3
Rear Track (mm): 1633
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Wheelbase (in): 118.0
Wheelbase (mm): 2998
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2680
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5908
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1995
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4398
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1995
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4398
Tare Weight (kg): 1920
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 17
Subwoofer: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Wood & Suede
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 11
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 11
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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