Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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
Adaptive Air
Adaptive Air
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air
Adaptive Air
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
14.2 x 1.34 in
14.2 x 1.34 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.2 x 0.87 in
12.2 x 0.87 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
19 x -TBD- in
19 x -TBD- in
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
4.2L DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 engine.
8-speed automatic transmission -inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, hill detection capability, "sport mode" setting.
Front/rear hypoid gear electronic differential locks (EDL).
Torsen torque sensing center differential.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
110-amp/hr battery.
140-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.
Audi drive select -inc: comfort, auto, dynamic, & individual modes.
Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive Servotronic rack & pinion steering.
Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes.
Dual polished exhaust tailpipes
4.2L DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 engine.
8-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.
Front/rear hypoid gear electronic differential locks (EDL).
Torsen torque sensing center differential.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
110-amp/hr battery.
140-amp alternator.
Adaptive air suspension.
5-link front suspension w/upper & lower control arms.
Trapezoidal-link rear suspension.
Front/rear stabilizer bars.
Audi drive select -inc: comfort, auto, dynamic, & individual modes.
Servotronic speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.
Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes.
Electromechanical parking brake -inc: auto release.
Dual exhaust tailpipes.
Audi pre sense basic crash preparation
EXTERIOR
19" 10-spoke alloy wheels.
All-season tires.
Compact spare tire w/alloy wheel.
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof.
Body-color moldings.
Body-color bumpers.
Aluminum exterior trim -inc: beltline, window.
Adaptive cornering bi-xenon high-intensity low/high beam headlights -inc: automatic-on/off, automatic self-leveling, light sensor, high pressure retractable heated headlight washers, 3rd bulb in each housing activated when vehicle corners.
Rear fog lights.
Front/rear puddle lights.
LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handles.
Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Tinted glass.
Rain-sensing variable speed intermittent front windshield wipers.
Body-color door handles -inc: aluminum accent
19" 10-Y-spoke alloy wheels.
P255/40HR19 all-season tires.
Compact spare tire w/alloy wheel.
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof.
Body-color moldings.
Body-color bumpers.
Aluminum exterior trim -inc: beltline, window.
Auto on/off headlights -inc: rain/light sensors, range adjustment, washers.
Adaptive xenon plus headlights w/cornering lights & LED daytime running lights.
LED tail lights.
Front/rear puddle lights.
Rear fog light.
Exterior door handle LED lighting.
Dual body-color auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Tinted glass.
Rain-sensing variable speed intermittent front windshield wipers.
Body-color door handles w/aluminum accents
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer -inc: HD Radio.
In-dash DVD player.
Bose premium 12-speaker sound system -inc: surround sound, AudioPilot.
Audi music interface w/iPod cable.
20GB Jukebox.
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) month trial subscription.
Bluetooth phone preparation.
Diversified body-color antenna in rear window.
Multi-media interface (MMI) -inc: AM/FM stereo w/radio data system (RDS), 7" retractable backlit color touch display, ability to program exterior lights
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/HD Radio, radio data system (RDS).
Bose surround sound system w/(12) speakers, AudioPilot.
In-dash DVD player.
Audi music interface w/iPod cable.
20GB Jukebox hard disc drive storage.
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) month trial subscription.
Bluetooth phone preparation
INTERIOR
Leather valetta 18-way pwr driver & front passenger bucket heated seats -inc: ventilation, massage, 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr comfort head restraints & shoulder angle adjustment, driver pwr seat depth adjustment, piping & contrast color stitching on seats & head restraints, 4-position memory on front seats & head restraints.
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.
Leather upgrade -inc: door armrest, knee rests, center console, airbag cap w/premium stitching.
Leatherette on upper dashboard.
Front/rear floor mats.
Illuminated aluminum door sills.
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel -inc: automatic tilt-away, 4-position memory, MMI controls for audio/navigation/air suspension/lighting, shift paddles.
Driver info display -inc: 5-function trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display.
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.
Advanced Key -inc: keyless entry/ignition system, selective unlock, trunk, panic function, interior lights, alarm, folding key.
Remote trunk/fuel tank release.
HDD navigation system -inc: real time traffic.
Cruise control.
HomeLink universal garage door opener.
Pwr trunk open/close.
Immobilizer anti-theft alarm system.
Digital clock.
Dual zone automatic air conditioning -inc: 4-zone temp in front.
Rear window defogger w/timer.
Rear seat heat ducts.
Cooled lockable glove box.
Genuine wood inlays -inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels.
Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders.
Front/rear door storage pockets.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror -inc: compass.
Pwr rear and rear side sunshades.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors -inc: normal & magnified 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.
Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever.
Front seatback map pockets.
Luggage net.
(4) tie-down eyelets in trunk.
Audi advanced parking system w/rearview camera
Audi space frame (ASF) -inc: aluminum frame & body structure.
Valetta leather seating surfaces.
18-way pwr driver & front passenger multicontour pneumatic bucket seats -inc: driver & front passenger pwr lumbar, driver & front passenger seat memory.
Heated front seats.
Rear bench seats.
Front/rear comfort 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.
Illuminated aluminum door sills.
Pwr tilt/telescopic 3-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel w/memory, audio controls & shift paddles.
Driver info display -inc: trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display.
Multi-Media Interface (MMI) -inc: 7" retractable touch backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights.
Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down & pinch protection.
Pwr central locking system w/safety unlock feature if airbags deploy.
Advanced key w/keyless start, stop & entry.
Remote trunk/fuel tank release.
HDD navigation system w/real time traffic.
HomeLink universal garage door opener.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer.
Digital clock.
Diversified body-color antenna in rear window.
Dual zone automatic air conditioning -inc: 4-zone temp in front.
Rear window defogger w/timer.
Rear seat heat ducts.
Cooled glove box.
Leatherette on upper dashboard.
Wood upper inlays.
Brushed aluminum silver lower trim.
Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders.
Front/rear door storage pockets.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.
Rear pwr sunshade.
Driver & front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors -inc: normal & magnified 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, door sills.
Customizable ambient LED lighting.
Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever.
Front seatback map pockets.
Luggage net.
(4) tie-down eyelets in trunk.
Rear center console w/storage
SAFETY
Anti-lock brake system w/electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD).
Traction control (ASR).
Electronic stability program (ESP) -inc: braking assist.
Programmable LED daytime running lamps.
Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold next generation airbags -inc: occupant detection.
Front/outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags.
Sideguard front/outboard rear inflatable curtain airbags.
Driver & front passenger knee protection airbags.
Audi pre sense basic crash preparation.
Front 3-point seat belts -inc: automatic pretensioning, pwr height adjustable upper mounts & belt force limiters.
Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: 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*.
Rear child safety door locks.
Rear lower anchorage & upper tether child seat provisions (LATCH).
Emergency trunk release.
Passive tire pressure monitor
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) & brake assist.
Traction control (ASR).
Electronic stability program (ESP).
Programmable LED daytime running lamps.
Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold next generation airbags -inc: occupant detection.
Driver & front passenger Sideguard head curtain airbags.
Driver & front passenger knee airbags.
Front & rear outboard thorax side airbags.
Front (3) point safety belts w/automatic pre-tensioning/force limiters & height adjust.
Rear (3) point safety belts W/force limiters for outboard passenger seating positions.
Safety unlock feature *Unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys*.
Rear child safety door locks.
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).
Emergency trunk release.
Passive tire pressure monitor
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:
16V619000.
Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 24, 2016.
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
9,067.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall..
Consequence:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash..
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834..
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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