Pictures and details of 2004 Audi A8L

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Pictures and details of 2004 Audi A8L

Longer is better

2004 Audi A8

World premiere in the United States

Audi A8L 4.2 quattro – the long version

Audi is to present the 5.18-m long-wheelbase version of its new A8 4.2 quattro at the Detroit Motor Show (from 5^th – 20^th January 2003). In addition to dynamic performance, generous space and luxury qualify the A8L 4.2 quattro as the ideal luxury sedan for long-distance travel. Its wheelbase –compared with the standard version – has been increased by 130 millimeters and now measures 3074 millimeters. The resulting gain in space benefits the rear passengers in full.

With this third version Audi extends the new A8 range just a few months after this model’s initial launch.

In future, owners of the Audi A8L 4.2 quattro will find it hard to choose where to take their seats when entering their car: Behind the wheel they can enjoy driving the most sporty of luxury sedans, with its advanced aluminum suspension with air springs and adaptive shock absorber control, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and powerful 4.2-liter V8 engine.

Those who leave the steering wheel to their chauffeurs and take a seat in the rear will be welcomed by generous space and seating comfort that sets new standards. On request, passengers can relax on electrically adjustable single seats, which are also available – depending on the owner’s personal preferences – as highly ergonomic, extra-comfortable seats with massage function, seat heating and ventilation.

Rear passengers will enjoy a pleasant driving experience: The Audi A8L is currently the most dynamic way to be driven rather than to drive.

The optional four-zone comfort automatic air conditioning with individual rear settings achieves a high level of comfort and well-being. Indirect ventilation prevents draughts from occurring und ensures a splendid climatic ambience.

Technical Data – Audi A8L 4.2 quattro

Programme for Germany – Status: December 2002

Model	Audi A8L 4.2 quattro
Engine / electrics
Type of engine	V8 spark-ignition engine, two-stage variable intake manifold, DOHC
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder	Camshaft adjustment, roller cam followers with hydraulic adjustment / 5
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression	4172 / 84.5 x 93.0 / 11.0
Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm	246 (335) / 6500
Max. torque in Nm / at rpm	430 / 3500
Engine management	Motronic ME 7.1.1: fully electronic sequential injection, coordinated torque control, hot-film air-mass measurement, drive-by-wire throttle control, mapped ignition, solid-state high-voltage distribution, cylinder-selective knock control using two sensors, continuous adaptive lambda control
Exhaust emission control	Air-gap insulated exhaust manifold, two close-coupled 3-way multi-stage catalytic converters, four heated oxygen sensors
Emission category	EU 4
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah	190 / 450 / 95
Drive / transmission
Type of drive	Permanent four-wheel drive with Torsen centre differential
Clutch	Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch
Gearbox type	6-speed tiptronic with DSP and additional sport program
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear	4.171 / 2.340
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear	1.521 / 1.143
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear	0.867 / 0.691
Final drive ratio / reverse gear	3.317 / 3.403
Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension	Four-link front suspension, double upper and lower wishbones, anti-roll bar, air suspension
Rear suspension	Self-tracking trapezoidal-link axle with wishbone, anti-roll bar, air suspension
Steering / turning circle in m (D102)	Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with speed-dependent power assistance and variable ratio / approx. 12.1
Brake system, front/rear	Diagonally split dual-circuit brake system with ESP/ABS/EBD, brake servo, hydraulic brake assist, disc brakes, front and rear: ventilated discs; front: dual-piston callipers; electromechanical parking brake
Wheels / tyres	Cast aluminium wheels, 10-hole styling; 8Jx17 / 235/55 R17 99 Y
Performance / consumption / acoustics
Maximum speed in km/h / mph	250 (governed) / 155
Acceleration 0-80 / 0-100 km/h in sec	4.9 / 6.4
Fuel grade	Super Plus or Super unleaded, 98/95 RON
Fuel consumption: urban/extra urban/overall, l/100 km	17.5 / 8.7 / 11.9
CO₂ mass emission, g/ km	286
Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)	74 / 73
Servicing / warranty (Germany)
Long-life service after a maximum of ... km	According to service indicator up to 30,000 (max. 2 years)¹⁾
Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty	2 years with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification in Germany	Figures not yet available
Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg / gross weight limit in kg	1835 / 2435
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg	1305 / 1265
Trailer load limit, unbraked in kg	750
Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient, braked in kg	2300 / 2300
Roof load limit in kg / permissible nose weight in kg	100 / 95
Capacities
Cooling system capacity (incl. heating) in l	11.5
Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l	7.5
Fuel tank capacity in l	90
Body / dimensions
Body type / number of doors / seats	Aluminium: Audi Space Frame ASF / 4 / 5
Drag coefficient c_D / frontal area A in m²	0.27 / 2.31
Length (L103) / width excl. mirrors (W103) / height (H100), mm	5181 / 1894 / 1455
Wheelbase (L101) / track at front/rear (W101/W102), mm	3074 / 1629 / 1615
Height of loading lip in mm (H195)	715
Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210)	500