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AUDI A8 D4 (4H2, 4H8, 4HC, 4HL) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels
The Audi A8 D4, 4Н vehicles are the third generation of five-seat luxury sedans produced between 2009 and 2017. The new platform, full aluminium body and brake callipers allowed the updated car to become one of the lightest in its class. In its turn, the light weight combined with a low drag coefficient of 0.26, made the vehicle the most cost efficient compared to its competitors. You can always buy Audi A8 D4, 4Н car parts in our online shop onlinecarparts.co.uk. We offer a long-term guarantee and significant discounts on all car parts and consumables including oil, fuel, air and cabin filters.
The technical specifications of the Audi A8 D4, 4Н
The length of the sedan with a short wheelbase was 5,137 mm, its width was 1,949 and the height was 1,460. The versions with the enlarged (L) wheelbase were 5,267 mm long and 1,471 mm high. The capacity of the luggage compartment was only 510 l and after the facelift of 2013, it was increased up to 520 l. The clearance was 140 mm. Both rear and front axles of the car were fitted with ventilated brake discs.
Main versions
Overall, there were 26 versions of the Audi A8 D4, 4Н manufactured: 10 petrol and 5 diesel before the facelift of 2013; 5 petrol and 6 diesel after the update.
The diesel 3.0 TDI tiptronic quattro engine helped to reduce the fuel consumption and amount of harmful emissions. Its 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine had the output of 250 hp and its maximum torque reached 550 N⋅m. The sedan accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and its speed was limited by electronics up to 250 km/h. The fuel consumption was 7.9 l per 100 km when driving in town, 5.6 driving on highways and 6.4 with a mixed driving style. The carrying capacity of the version reached 615 kg.
The car was fitted with the brand automatic transmission called tiptronic with 8 speeds and the ability to switch to the manual mode. It allowed changing gears smoothly, providing comfortable driving and low fuel consumption.
The trim packages of the Audi A8 D4, 4Н
The Audi A8 D4, 4Н sedans have a basic trim with a wide range of features. Pro Line, Pro Line + and Comfort offered their own list of equipment.
The basic package included a multimedia system with a broadband Internet access and 3D navigation, pedestrian detection system, adaptive cruise control and other systems.
Matrix LED headlights should be also noted as one of the most interesting innovations. Each headlight consists of 25 light-emitting diodes grouped by five units with their own reflector, lens and with the function of electronic control. Going at the speed of above 60 km/h in urban areas and above 30 km/h on a highway, the system changes the brightness automatically or switches off separate groups of diodes completely. A special camera monitors the road conditions and warns about the necessity to reduce the light brightness in case of the oncoming traffic, the data acquired from the navigation system is used to direct the light beam towards the forthcoming turn.