engine AUDI A8 2011 Owners Manual

The new Audi A8
Engines 8
Transmission 9
quattro® 1\f
Efficiency 1\b
Model details and pri\fes
SE
model equipment 14
SE
Executive model equipment 18
Long
wheelbase model equipment 19
W1\b
long wheelbase model equipment \b\f
Model
prices \b\b
Audi ex\flusive
\b4
Colour and upholster\b
Paint
\b6
Upholstery
and seats \b8
Colour
and trim guide 36
Inlays 4\f
Options
Interior
design 4\b
Audi
design selection 44
Wheels,
tyres and suspension 46
Audio
and communication 48
Safety
and security 5\f
Interior
equipment 5\b
Exterior
equipment 53
Steering
wheels 54
Service
plan and warranty 55
Merchandise 56
Te\fhni\fal details
Technical
data 57
Dimensions 59
Additional
information 61
Pricing
information 63
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Engines
Petrol
FSI® direct-injection technology is a unique Audi innovation that
was originally developed for the Le Mans \b4-hour endurance
race to deliver more power and torque, as well as enhanced fuel
efficiency. Precisely the right amount of fuel and air are injected
into the combustion chambers, enabling the engine to ‘breathe’
more easily. It results in reduced heat loss and increased
output, with around a 15% reduction in fuel consumption and
significantly lower exhaust emissions. For the new A8 we’ve
also developed TFSI® , which combines supercharging with FSI
technology, giving cars an extra injection of power.
Diesel
We introduced TDI® to the roads in 1989, marking a departure
from
the noisy, fuel-thirsty diesel engines of the past. The new
Audi A8’s 4.\b TDI® engine uses common-rail technology to
produce more power, as well as increasing efficiency. Under
this system, a series of piezo injectors use electrical charge to
precisely control the amount of fuel injected into the engine.
As
well as reducing noise, this allows combustion to happen
at
a lower temperature, with less oxygen, which cuts
down
emissions.
Images are for illu strative purp oses only .

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Transmission
8-speed tiptroni\f®
The new Audi A8 comes with a brand new gearbox – an advanced
8-speed tiptronic® transmission system which reduces both
fuel consumption and CO\b emissions. It converts high-torque
engine power into both sporty performance and operating
convenience, with crisp, fast gear changes, reduced weight
and an optimised gearshift strategy. More spontaneous gear
changes are a particular benefit, especially when downshifting.
Both in the ‘D’ (Drive) and ‘S’ (Sport) programme, the advanced
electronics used in tiptronic® respond efficiently to every driver
input, helping to prevent unwanted upshifts when cornering.
Furthermore, this advanced gearbox can be operated entirely
in manual mode, enabling the driver to change gear using the
paddles, simply by pressing a button on the steering wheel.

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In the new Audi A8, asymmetric dynamic
torque
distribution continuously distributes
drive
power between the front and rear axles,
depending
on weather conditions, road
surface
and gradient. This leads to greater
flexibility
and an enhanced, sportier drive.

What’s
more, with the 4.\b-litre TDI® engine,
you’ll get the quattro® Sports differential
as
standard. Put simply, this delivers more
stability and an even more dynamic driving
experience, especially on tight corners
or
when there is a weight shift under
heavy
braking.

Effi\fien\f\b
At Audi, doing less is something we’re trying
to
do more of. We’re working to use less fuel,
release
less CO\b and waste less energy. It’s why
we’ve
incorporated a number of more efficient
technologies
into the new Audi A8.
Aerod\bnami\fs
A car’s shape can have a big impact on its
efficiency. It’s why we’ve worked to make the A8 as
aerodynamic as possible. By including technology
such as adaptive air suspension that responds to
changes in speed, we’ve ensured it has the lowest
drag coefficient in its class. It means that the A8
becomes more aerodynamic at high speeds, while
still offering an exceptional ride quality.
TDI® and FSI®
Inside the engine of the new Audi A8 you’ll find
the
same advanced fuel-injection technology that’s
driven us to win after win at Le Mans. With TDI®
and FSI®, fuel is injected directly into the engine’s
chambers so that combustion is timed right down to
the millisecond. As a result, waste is minimised and
you get the most from every last drop of fuel.
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18” x 8J ‘7-arm’ design alloy wheelsMMI controls featuring MMI touchpad
Engine and transmission
8-speed
tiptronic® transmission with electronically-trans\1mitted shift information and Dynamic Shift Programme (DSP)
Recuperation for optimal energy utilisation
Automatic
Start-Stop function for greater fuel and CO\b efficiency. Includes energy saving tips in Driver’s Information System (3.\f TDI® only)
Wheels, t\bres and suspension
18”
x 8J ‘7-arm’ design alloy wheels with \b35/55 R18 Y tyres
Adaptive
air suspension with four selectable modes (Auto, Dynamic, Comfort and Lift) selectable through MMI
Audi
drive select with three pre-configured modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic)
Locking
wheel bolts
quattro®
permanent all-wheel-drive
quattro® Sports differential (standard on
4.\b TDI® only)
Space-saver
spare wheel Seat

s
Valcona
leat
her

Elec

trically-adjustable
4-wa
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lumb
ar
supp
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Electric
fron
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seat
s
with memo
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(1\b-
way
adju

stable),
incl
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adju
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for: - forw
ard/backwards posi tion
- seat cush ion heig ht
-
seat cush

ion
tilt - backrest
- seat-belt heig ht
- head rest - Memory for driv er’s seat , pass enger seat , stee
ring whee l and door mirr or
Heated
fron

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seat
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with vari
able
temp

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adju
stment Audio and \fommuni\fation
Audi
Music Interface (AMI) – Universal connection for use with stereo audio sources, USB and MP3 devices including Apple iPod generation 4 onwards (iPod, iPod classic, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod photo, iPod
video, iPod touch). Provides intuitive
control through the audio system and
multi-function steering wheel. It also replicates the iPod display on the audio screen and DIS, including track titles. The interface provides charging function (dependent on device)
Audi
sound system
- 6-channel amplifier
- 18\f-Watt amplifying capacity
-
Two \b\f\fmm speakers and two tweeters in front doors
- 1\f\fmm front centre speaker
-
\b-way system with 168mm wide speaker and tweeters in the rear
- \b6\fmm subwoofer located in the parcel shelf
SE model
equipment
All A8 SE models have
the following items of
standard equipment.

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Basi\f RRP
£3,304.17
Total RRP in\f VAT
£3,965.00
Deluxe 4-zone climate controlElectric tilt and slide sunroof
Seats
Heated
front and rear outer seats
Interior equ

ipment
13\fmm
of additional legroom for rear passengers
Electric
blinds for rear window and for rear door windows
Deluxe 4-zone climate control including rear comfort centre armrest. As standard climate control plus:
-
Separate air distribution and temperature controls for driver, front passenger and both sides in the rear -
Additional air conditioning controls and
unit in the rear comfort centre armrest
- Residual heat utilisation – the heating
system will use the heat generated from
the engine to keep the car warm after the
ignition has been switched off
- Footwarmer – a higher/lower temperature can be set for the footwell of the driver and passenger footwells whilst maintaining
a different temperature for the main
cabin area
-
Indirect air regulation – once cabin is up
to desired temperature, heated/cooled
air is only circulated via the vents at the base of the windscreen and flows around the car meaning air is not directly blown
at driver/passengers Exterior equipment
Electric
tilt-and-slide sunroof. Includes position pre-selection, tinted glass insert, variable sunshield and convenience closing
Long wheelbase
model equipment
In addition to SE model
equipment
RRP – Recommended Retail Price. All prices are subject to VAT at \b\f% reflecting the VAT rate most likely to be in force at the time
of delivery. The VAT rate may change if the vehicle is delivered before 4 January \b\f11 or if the VAT rate subsequently changes.

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Engines Power Trans\fissions Basic RRPTotal RRP inc V\bTReco\f\fended
OTR
3.\f TFSI quattro \b9\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£45,916.67 £55,1\f\f.\f\f £56,\b95.\f\f
4.\b FSI quattro 37\bPS 8-speed tiptronic£51,737.5\f £6\b,\f85.\f\f £63,\b8\f.\f\f
3.\f TDI quattro \b5\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£45,916.67 £55,1\f\f.\f\f £55,995.\f\f
4.\b TDI quattro 35\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£53,479.17 £64,175.\f\f £65,\b45.\f\f
Engines Power
Trans\fissions Basic RRP Total RRP inc V\bTReco\f\fended
OTR
3.\f TFSI quattro \b9\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£49,\b\b\f.83 £59,\f65.\f\f £6\f,\b6\f.\f\f
4.\b FSI quattro 37\bPS 8-speed tiptronic£55,\f41.67 £66,\f5\f.\f\f £67,\b45.\f\f
3.\f TDI quattro \b5\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£49,\b\b\f.83 £59,\f65.\f\f £6\f,\f1\f.\f\f
4.\b TDI quattro 35\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£56,783.33 £68,14\f.\f\f £69,335.\f\f
A8 SE A8L
SE
Engines Power Trans\fissions Basic RRPTotal RRP inc V\bTReco\f\fended
OTR
3.\f TFSI quattro \b9\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£48,\f87.5\f £57,7\f5.\f\f £58,9\f\f.\f\f
4.\b FSI quattro 37\bPS 8-speed tiptronic£53,9\f8.33 £64,69\f.\f\f £65,885.\f\f
3.\f TDI quattro \b5\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£48,\f87.5\f £57,7\f5.\f\f £58,6\f\f.\f\f
4.\b TDI quattro 35\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£55,65\f.\f\f £66,78\f.\f\f £67,85\f.\f\f
Engines Power Trans\fissions Basic RRPTotal RRP inc V\bTReco\f\fended
OTR
3.\f TFSI quattro \b9\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£51,391.67 £61,67\f.\f\f £6\b,865.\f\f
4.\b FSI quattro 37\bPS 8-speed tiptronic£57,\b1\b.5\f £68,655.\f\f £69,85\f.\f\f
3.\f TDI quattro \b5\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£51,391.67 £61,67\f.\f\f £6\b,615.\f\f
4.\b TDI quattro 35\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£58,954.17 £7\f,745.\f\f £71,94\f.\f\f
Engines Power Trans\fissions Basic RRPTotal RRP inc V\bTReco\f\fended
OTR
6.3 W1\b quattro 5\f\fPS 8-speed tiptronic£77,387.5\f £9\b,865.\f\f £94,46\f.\f\f
A8 SE Exe\futive A8L
SE Exe\futive models
A8L W12
Please note: The maxi mum powe r outp ut figu res are quot ed in PS (or Pfer destärke, whic h is the metr ic equi valent of brak e
horsepower). To conv ert to brak e hors epower, divi de the PS figu re by 1.\f1 39.
Reco\f\fended On-The-Road (OTR) retail prices include:
deli

very
char
ge,
half a tank of fuel
,
numb
er
plat
es
at £59\f
.\f\f
(inc
.
VAT)
,
Road Fund Lice

nce
(whi
ch
may vary depe
nding
on mode
l/transmission
– see page 61 for deta
ils)
and firs
t
regi
stration
fee at £55 .\f\f.
RRP
– Recommended Retail Price. All prices are subject to VAT at \b\f% reflecting the VAT rate most likely to be in force at the time of delivery. The VAT rate may change if the vehicle is delivered before 4 January \b\f11 or if the VAT rate subsequently changes.

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Audi ex\flusive
Every Audi is intrinsically exclusive. It’s
the
breathtaking design, the exceptional
engineering, the Vorsprung durch Technik.
But for that special touch you can specify
your
new A8 with options from Audi
exclusive. Whether you want a unique,
custom-mixed paint colour or seats in a
combination of complementary shades,
Audi
exclusive will enable you to drive the
car
you’ve always imagined.
Both the exclusive and standard options
can
be found on the following pages.
\budi exclusive\budi exclusive

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Options are subject to availability
and \fay extend delivery.
–
= Not available
• = Available
S = Standard
*Designs
are subject to factory approval.
**HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls. For information on compatibility, visit www.homelink.com.
***Leather
and stitching (where applicable) can be specified in a variety of colours from the Audi exclusive range. Unless an Audi exclusive colour is selected the foot rests will be colour matched to the carpet colour.
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
All prices are subject to VAT at \b\f% reflecting the VAT rate most likely to be in force at the time of delivery. The VAT rate may change if the vehicle is delivered before 4 January \b\f11 or if the VAT rate subsequently changes.
Interior
equipment
Specify every deta il of your car’ s
inte

rior
with this rang
e
of opti
ons.
Order CodeSE
SE Executive
SE
long wheelbase
SE Executive
long wheelbase
W12
long wheelbaseBasic RRP Total RRP
inc V\bT
4F2 \bdvanced key.
Access
and authorisation system which automatically exchanges data between key and vehicle, allowing the driver to keep the key in their pocket or bag at all times. To unlock and open, simply lift the exterior door handle. To lock, press the button on the handle. Pressing the start/stop button integrated in
the centre console starts and stops the engine
nSnS S£8\b9.17 £995.\f\f
9\bH Deluxe 4-zone cli\fate control including rear co\ffort centre ar\frest
As standard climate control plus:
- Separate air distribution and temperature controls for driver, front passenger and both sides in the rear
- Additional air-conditioning controls in the rear comfort centre armrest
n nS S S£1,\f\b\f.83 £1,\b\b5.\f\f
3Y2 Electric blind for rear windown n- - -£416.67 £5\f\f.\f\f
3Y8 Electric blinds for rear window and for rear door windows n nS S S£85\f.\f\f £1,\f\b\f.\f\f
VC1 Garage door opener (Ho\felink®**).
Programmable radio-operated remote control for compatible doors/
gates. Control buttons integrated in the front roof module n n n n n£\b\f8.33 £\b5\f.\f\f
3X1 Through-load facility. For transporting long objectsn n n n n£\b87.5\f £345.\f\f
1W7 Cool box.
Compressor-based cooling located in the through-load facility with temperature range from +1\f°C to –15°C, capacity of two \f.75l bottles horizontally, shelf and LED interior lighting. Can be converted back to through-load facility with ski bag at any time. Only in combination with through-load facilityn n n n n£1,\f6\b.5\f £1,\b75.\f\f
VE1 Rear vanity \firror- -n nS£\b\b9.17 £\b75.\f\f
1U7\budi exclusive folding table for passenger side
for working comfortably in the rear of the vehicle. Simple manual operation. The folding table is made of high-quality wood which matches the selected inlay
in the vehicle. Only in combination with front comfort seat package or comfort Sports seat package n n n n n£1,\f6\b.5\f £1,\b75.\f\f
YZO
S3G \budi exclusive folding table for drivers side
for working comfortably in the rear of the vehicle. Simple manual operation. The folding table is made of high-quality wood which matches the selected inlay in the vehicle. Only in combination with front comfort seat package or comfort Sports seat packagen n n n n£1,\f6\b.5\f £1,\b75.\f\f
1U9\budi exclusive folding table for driver and passenger side
for working comfortably in the rear of the vehicle. Simple manual operation. The folding table is made of high-quality wood which matches the selected inlay in the vehicle. Only in combination with front comfort seat package or comfort Sports seat package n n n n n£\b,\f83.33 £\b,5\f\f.\f\f
YX\b
S3G Personalisation of \budi exclusive folding table for driver’s side.
Includes the personalisation of one Audi exclusive folding table by engraving the front and back of the table to include your initials, the A8 logo or any other design of your choice. The engraving can be seen when the table is folded open and closed. Can only be ordered in conjunction with 1U7, 1U9 or YZO* - -n n n£8\f4.17 £965.\f\f
YTD
S3G \budi exclusive gear lever in wood. Automatic models, only available in combination with matching Audi exclusive inlays n n n n n£\b83.33 £34\f.\f\f
YTR
S3G \budi exclusive rear footrests.
Includes two individual footrests located in the lower section of the front seat backrests, enabling passengers to travel more comfortably in the rear. Can only be ordered in conjunction
with an Audi exclusive carpet YSQ/S3G***- -n n n£\b\b5.\f\f £\b7\f.\f\f