Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
428 @ 4000-4700
398 @ 3500
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air
Trapezoidal-Link,
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15.2 x 1.42 in
15.2 x 1.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 0.87 in
13.2 x 0.9 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
6.0L DOHC SFI 48-valve W12 engine.
6-speed automatic transmission-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, hill detection capability, "sport mode" setting.
Front/rear hypoid gear electronic differential locks (EDL).
Traction control (ASR).
Electronic stability program (ESP)-inc: braking assist.
Torsen torque sensing center differential.
"quattro" permanent all-wheel drive.
110-amp/hr battery.
190-amp alternator.
Aluminum alloy frame & body shell construction.
Adaptive 4-corner air suspension-inc: air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling, multiple driver- controlled handling modes.
P255/40R19 all-season tires.
19" x 8.5" 5-spoke polished alloy wheels.
Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel.
Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive Servotronic rack & pinion steering.
Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes.
Anti-lock brake system w/electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD).
Trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes
5.2L DOHC FSI 40-valve V10 engine.
6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission-inc: dynamic shift program (DSP), hill detection, sport mode.
Torsen torque sensing center differential.
Front/rear electronic differential locks (EDL).
Electronic stabilization program 8.0 (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).
quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
110-amp/hr battery.
190-amp alternator.
4-link double wishbone front suspension.
Trapezoidal link rear suspension.
4-corner adaptive air sport suspension.
Front/rear stabilizer bars.
P265/35R20 summer performance tires.
20" x 9.0" 5-twin arm cast alloy wheels.
Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive variable-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering.
4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes.
4-wheel anti-lock brake system-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist.
Exhaust system-inc: (4) oval tailpipes, rear diffuser
EXTERIOR
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: tinted glass, infinitely variable sunshield, pwr actuated wind deflector, automatic pre-select function, pinch protection.
Body-color moldings.
Body-color bumpers.
Aluminum exterior trim-inc: beltline, window.
Single-frame radiator grille w/horizontal chrome strips.
Adaptive cornering bi-xenon high-intensity low/high beam automatic-on/off headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, high pressure retractable headlight washers, 3rd bulb in each housing activated when vehicle corners.
Front/rear fog lights.
Front/rear puddle lights.
LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handles.
Programmable daytime running lamps.
Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: 4-position memory, pwr tilt passenger-side in reverse, (RH) convex.
Tinted glass.
Dual pane security glass.
4-position rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles.
Body-color door handles w/chrome strip & advanced key sensor
Audi space frame (ASF).
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: infinitely variable sunshade, pwr wind deflector, pinch protection.
Body-color front bumper-inc: air intakes, lip spoiler.
Body-color rear bumper.
Integrated rear spoiler.
Aluminum door sill trim w/S8 logo.
Single-frame trapezoidal platinum gray grille w/vertical chrome stripes.
Adaptive bi-xenon auto-leveling headlights-inc: retractable washers, light sensor.
Front/rear fog lights.
Programmable coming/leaving home-inc: delay on exterior light shut off when exiting vehicle or activating remote entry.
Programmable LED daytime running lights.
Puddle lights in all (4) doors.
LED brake lights.
Auto-dimming pwr folding heated aluminum-look mirrors-inc: 4-position memory, passenger reverse tilt down, door area lighting.
4-position intermittent rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles.
Body-color door handles w/aluminum trim
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERIOR
Leather heated 16-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: ventilation, massage, 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr comfort head restraints & shoulder angle adjustment, driver pwr seat depth adjustment, piping & stitching on seats & head restraints, 4-position memory on front seats & head restraints.
Pwr heated rear seat-inc: 4-way pwr rear lumbar support, adjustable comfort head restraints, concealable center rear headrest, piping & stitching on seats & headrests.
Full length center console-inc: adjustable rear air vents, rear seat heat controls, rear pwr outlet, dual cupholders, dual folding/height adjustable armrests w/storage, MMI controls.
Front/rear floor mats.
Aluminum door entry sills w/W12 badging.
Wood/leather multi-function 4-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: automatic tilt-away, 4-position memory, MMI controls (audio, navigation, air suspension, lighting).
Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: electric speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp gauge, digital odometer w/service interval indicator.
Driver info display-inc: 5-function trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch-up/down, rear window lockout, pwr retention.
Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, automatic window opening, master control located in all doors.
Pwr door close assist.
Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlock, trunk, panic function, interior lights, alarm, folding key.
Advanced Key (keyless entry/ignition system).
Remote trunk/fuel tank release.
Universal phone preparation w/Bluetooth interface & voice control system for audio system & navigation.
DVD navigation system-inc: 7" color screen display.
Cruise control.
HomeLink universal garage door opener.
Voice control for phone, radio, CD player, navigation system.
Pwr trunk open/close.
Immobilizer II anti-theft alarm system.
Front/rear acoustic parking system w/rearview camera.
Multi-media interface (MMI)-inc: AM/FM stereo w/radio data system (RDS), 7" retractable backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights.
Bose premium 12-speaker sound system-inc: surround sound, AudioPilot.
Sirius satellite radio-inc: (3) month subscription.
Rear seat entertainment system-inc: (2) screens in front headrests, DVD changer (located in trunk), headphones, remote.
Digital clock.
Diversified body-color antenna in rear window.
4-zone automatic climate control-inc: 4-position memory, sun sensor, humidity sensor, air-quality sensor, particle filter w/activated charcoal, residual-heat function (heater can function when ignition is off).
Rear window defogger w/timer.
Rear seat heat ducts.
Illuminated lockable glove box-inc: 6-disc CD changer.
Leather trim-inc: door armrest, center console, lower dashboard, door panel.
Alcantara trim-inc: headliner, hatshelf, sunvisors.
Extendable rear center console-inc: folding armrest, cupholder, pwr outlet, (2) headphone jacks for rear entertainment system, climate controls.
Front/rear door storage pockets.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Pwr side & rear sunshades.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors.
Rear vanity mirrors.
(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature.
Interior lighting-inc: front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter, ashtray, front/rear footwells, storage compartments.
Wood shift knob/hand brake lever.
Front seatback map pockets.
Ski sack in pass-through.
Luggage net.
(4) tie-down eyelets in trunk
Valcona leather seating surfaces w/contrast stitching-inc: armrests, console.
16-way pwr heated front sport seats-inc: pwr depth adjuster, 4-way pwr lumbar, pwr active head restraints, 4-position seat memory.
Heated rear seats w/(3) adjustable rear head restraints.
Full length center console-inc: dual height adjustable front center armrests w/storage, (2) cupholders, rear auxiliary 12V pwr outlet.
Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders.
Front/rear floor mats.
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls-inc: aluminum shift paddles, contrast stitching, 4-position memory.
Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto-tilt-away.
Backlit electroluminescent instrument cluster w/auto brightness control-inc: tachometer, speedometer, voltmeter, fuel gauge, oil & coolant temps.
Colored instrument gauges w/white needles.
Digital odometer w/service interval indicator, trip meter.
Multi-Media Interface (MMI).
Driver info display-inc: 8-color LCD display, outside temp, 5-function trip computer, audio controls, active Auto Check system w/speed warning device, pictogram display.
Digital clock w/date.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Pwr windows-inc: pwr retention, 1-touch up/down, pinch protection, convenient open w/key in driver door.
Central locking system-inc: doors, trunk, fuel door, selective unlocking.
Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlocking, trunk open, panic function, interior light activation, alarm system, folding key.
Cruise control.
Audi DVD navigation system-inc: 7" color screen.
Remote releases-inc: trunk, fuel door.
Pwr trunk closer for last inch.
Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer.
Bose premium sound system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer in glove box, (12) speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation.
Sirius satellite radio-inc: (3) month subscription.
Bluetooth cell phone preparation.
Rear diversity antenna.
Dual zone automatic climate control system-inc: sun sensor, air-quality sensor, particle filter w/activated charcoal, residual/rest heat function.
Rear seat HVAC vents.
Rear window defogger w/timer.
Locking illuminated glove box.
Alcantara door inserts.
Front/rear door storage pockets.
Gray birch wood interior trim-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panel.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Overhead console-inc: HomeLink garage door opener.
Alcantara headliner & hatshelf.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors.
(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature.
Front/rear reading lights.
Illuminated lighter, ashtray, trunk, LED footwells, door handles.
Interior lighting-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, auto-on when key removed, front door exit lights.
Aluminum & leather-wrapped shift knob.
Front seatback storage pockets.
(4) tie-down eyelets w/luggage net
SAFETY
Anti-lock brake system w/electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD).
Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold next generation airbags.
Front/outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags.
Sideguard front/outboard rear inflatable curtain airbags.
Driver & front passenger knee protection airbags.
Front passenger occupant detection for air bag.
Front 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioning, pwr height adjustable upper mounts & belt force limiters.
Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioning & angle adjustment.
Front passenger & rear seat belts w/convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes).
Safety unlock feature unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys.
Pwr rear child safety door locks.
Rear lower anchorage & upper tether child seat provisions (LATCH).
Emergency interior trunk release handle.
Traction control (ASR).
Electronic stability program (ESP)-inc: braking assist.
Programmable daytime running lamps
4-wheel anti-lock brake system-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist.
Dual front 2-stage airbags.
Front/rear side-impact airbags.
SIDEGUARD side curtain airbags.
Dual front knee airbags.
Front passenger occupant detection for air bag.
Front 3-point seat belts-inc: automatic pretensioners, belt force limiters, pwr height adjustable upper mounts.
Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioners.
All-passenger convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes).
Child safety rear door locks.
LATCH system for outboard rear seats.
Emergency interior trunk release.
Electronic stabilization program 8.0 (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Programmable LED daytime running lights.
Crash sensor system-inc: central unlocking, interior lighting on
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Recall
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V415000.
Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 09, 2016.
Component:
VISIBILITY.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
536.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving..
Consequence:
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash..
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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