Audi A8 (D3) 6.0L W12 quattro 6AT (450 HP)
Audi A8 (D3) · 2003 - 2005 · Petrol
The Audi A8 (D3) 6.0L W12 quattro 6AT (450 HP) produces 450 hp and 580 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 14.7 l/100 km, equal to 353 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 450 hp
- Torque
- 580 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 450 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 331 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,998 cc |
| Cylinders | W12 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 14.7 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 21.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 10.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 353 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Automatic (Tiptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,182 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Cargo volume | 501 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,960 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,510 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/40 R19 99Y |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Audi A8 (D3) 6.0L W12 quattro 6AT (450 HP) compared with 5,995 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 hp | 171 hp |
better than 98%
|
| Torque | 580 Nm | 267 Nm |
better than 98%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 204 km/h |
better than 91%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s | 10.2 s |
better than 96%
|
| Combined consumption | 14.7 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
better than 3%
|
| CO2 emissions | 353 g/km | 198 g/km |
better than 3%
|
| Cargo volume | 501 l | 498 l |
better than 73%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,960 kg | 1,440 kg |
better than 7%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D3)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 CVT (220 HP) | Petrol | 220 hp | 300 Nm | 8.1 s | 241 km/h | 9.6 l/100 km | 230 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 quattro 6AT (220 HP) | Petrol | 220 hp | 300 Nm | 7.9 s | 241 km/h | — | — | |
| 3.0L TDI quattro 6AT (233 HP) | Diesel | 232 hp | 450 Nm | 7.8 s | 243 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 226 g/km | |
| 3.2L FSI CVT (260 HP) | Petrol | 260 hp | 330 Nm | 7.7 s | 249 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | 235 g/km | |
| 3.2L FSI quattro 6AT (260 HP) | Petrol | 260 hp | 330 Nm | 7.7 s | 249 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | 264 g/km | |
| 4.0L TDI quattro 6AT (275 HP) | Diesel | 275 hp | 650 Nm | 6.7 s | 250 km/h | 9.6 l/100 km | 259 g/km | |
| 3.7L V8 quattro 6AT (280 HP) | Petrol | 280 hp | 360 Nm | 7.3 s | 250 km/h | 11.7 l/100 km | 281 g/km | |
| 4.2L TDI quattro 6AT (326 HP) | Diesel | 326 hp | 650 Nm | 5.9 s | 250 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 253 g/km | |
| 4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (335 HP) | Petrol | 335 hp | 430 Nm | 6.3 s | 250 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 286 g/km | |
| 4.2L V8 quattro 6AT (350 HP) | Petrol | 350 hp | 440 Nm | 6.1 s | 250 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | 259 g/km |