Name: Audi A8 W12
Item: A8 W12 (2005)
Rating: 73
Author: SupercarWorld.com

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Audi A8 W12
2005 - 2009

Audi A8 W12 review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric Imperial

General
Class	Super Saloon
Body	4 Door 5 Seat Saloon
Layout	Front Engine
Transmission
Number Built
Engine
Type	Conventional
Details	W12
Capacity	366 in³ 5998 cc
Max Power	444 bhp @6200rpm 325 Kw @6200rpm
Max Torque	427 lb/ft @4000rpm 579 Nm @4000rpm
Power to Weight	226 bhp/ton 0.16 Kw/Kg
Torque to Weight	217 lbft/ton 0.29 Nm/Kg
Specific Output	74 bhp/litre
Compression
Bore x Stroke
Fuel Cons	21 mpg 7.4 Km/L
Emissions	324 g/Km Co2
Performance
Top Speed	155 mph 249 kmh
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh
0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh	5.1 sec 5.4 sec
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh
0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh
0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh
30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh
Standing qtr Mile Standing Km
60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh
0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh
Ring Lap Time
Lateral Accn
Drag Cd
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight	4398 lbs 1995 Kg
Wheels (F/R)
Tyres (F/R)
Fuel Capacity
Pricing
New Price	£n/a
Used Price	£20000 - £40000

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Profile

Audi's flagship model, the second generation A8 W12, now has the power to compete head on with it's leading German rivals the BMW 760 and Mercedes' S Class. The lightweight all alloy W12 pushes out 444bhp which takes the two ton Audi to 60mph from rest in a mere 5 seconds.

Audi's renowned interior design skills are demonstrated to the full in the exceptional quality and finish of the A8's cabin. Exterior design is less certain. Audi having now adopted the huge Auto Union inspired front grille to questionable effect.

The W12 is certainly a wonderful car but whether it justifies the extra £20k over the equally desirable A8 4.2L is debatable.

Ratings

Performance	6/10
Handling	7/10
Looks	7/10
Features	9/10
Quality	9/10
Costs	9/10
Desire	5/10
Eco	4/10
Practicality	9/10
Sound	8/10

Overall Rating

73%

Ranks 261 of 1092

Money No Object

71%

Ranks 467 of 1092

Bargain Rating

82%

Ranks 20 of 1092

Rivals
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Alpina B7 (E65) (2004 - 2008)	Jaguar XJR (Mk VII) (2003 - 2009)	Maserati Quattroporte (Mk 5) (2003 - 2012)

Bentley Hunaudieres (1999 - )	Lexus LS600H (2007 - 2012)

Variants
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Lineage
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Siblings
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RS4 (B7) (Super Saloon)	R8 (Supercar)	Q7 V12 (SUV)

RS6 (C6) (Super Saloon)

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