Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2005

General Information

Modification (Engine)

6.0 i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Start of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2007 year

Engine

Power

450 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

75 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

W-engine

Compression ratio

10.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm.

Engine displacement

5998 cm3

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90.2 mm

Engine oil capacity

10.5 l

Coolant

18.9 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1605 mm

Width

1894 mm

Height

1444 mm

Length

5062 mm

Front track

1619 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.5

Wheelbase

2944 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.8 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

550 kg

Kerb Weight

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2510 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 18

Tires size

255/45 R18

Audi A8 6.0 i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic