2001 Audi A8 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Get out of my way.
Summary & Specs
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Perhaps the most appealing quality of the A8 is its ability to mate seemingly opposite objectives. It's fast and relatively agile, yet roomy and comfortable. It's elegant but not arrogant, indulgent without being excessive. And all this comes with a slight price edge over comparably equipped big sedans from BMW and Mercedes. Striking even more closely at BMW and Mercedes are the A.8L and S8 models.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Albert Hall |
| Model Lineup |
A8 ($62,200); A8 L ($67,900), S8 ($72,500) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.2-liter dohc 40v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
310-horsepower 4.2-liter 40-valve V8; 360-horsepower 4.2-liter 40-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
electronically controlled 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, electronic stability program |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4-years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-822-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$62,200 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
A8 ($62,200) |
| Standard Equipment |
quattro permanent all-wheel drive with electronic differential lock, one-touch power windows, cruise control, remote keyless entry, Nappa leather seats, electric tilt/telescoping steering wheel, AM/FM Bose stereo cassette with 6-disc CD changer, 14-way power front seats with four position memory for both driver and passenger, power sunroof, automatic day/night rearview mirror, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control with micron filtration, multi-function steering wheel with audio, telephone and transmission controls |
| Destination Charge |
550 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Premium Package with ski storage sack, and electrically heated steering wheel and front and rear seats ($1,000), Solar sunroof ($850) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$64,600 |
| Layout |
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| Horse Power |
310 @ 6200 |
| Torque |
302 @ 3000-4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/24 |
| Wheelbase |
113.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
198.2/79.0/56.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.6/62.2 |
| Turning Radius |
40.2 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.9/58.3/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.2/57.1/38.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
18.0 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
5.7 |
| Curb Weight |
4068 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/55HR-17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/solid disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
23.7 |