Audi A8 (D3, 4E) (2002–2007)

The Audi A8 (D3, 4E) was offered with 6 engine versions (4 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 220 to 450 hp, built 2002–2007.

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Production years2002–2007
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length198.9 in (5,051 mm) – 199.3 in (5,062 mm)
Width74.6 in (1,894 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,444 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (90 l)

All Audi A8 (D3, 4E) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
3.7 V8 (280 hp) quattro Tiptronic2002–2005Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)266 lb-ft (360 Nm)7.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.2i V8 40V (335 hp) quattro Tiptronic2002–2005Gasoline335 hp (246 kW)317 lb-ft (430 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0 TDI (233 hp) quattro Tiptronic2003–2005Diesel233 hp (171 kW)332 lb-ft (450 Nm)7.8 s151 mph (243 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0i V6 (220 hp) Multitronic2003–2005Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)7.9 s150 mph (242 km/h)Front-wheel drive
4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 hp) quattro Tiptronic2003–2005Diesel275 hp (202 kW)479 lb-ft (650 Nm)6.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
6.0i W12 (450 hp) quattro Tiptronic2004–2007Gasoline450 hp (331 kW)428 lb-ft (580 Nm)5.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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