Reviews: The 2006 Audi A8
By Tom Smith
Introduction
The 2006 A8 is manufactured in GERMANY for Audi. It is Audi's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $68,130 USD in 2006.
A8 Dimensions
In 2006 the A8 has an overall length of 199.30 inches and a width of 74.60 inches. It sits a total of 56.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.70 inches. Front headroom is 37.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the A8 a turning radius of 41.00 inches. It uses 255/45R18 tires with a wheelbase of 115.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The A8 comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4288 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 4.2L V8 DOHC 40V engine gets 17 miles/gallon city and 24 miles/gallon highway off a 23.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the A8 are also available.
Pricing
The A8 retails for $68,130 USD with a invoice price of $63,706 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $720 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Electronic Parking Aid, Heated Steering Wheel, Front Cooled Seat, Front Heated Seat, Second Row Heated Seat.
Exterior color choices include Akoya Silver Metallic, Arctic White, Brilliant Black, Cambridge Green Pearl Effect, Light Silver Metallic, Night Blue Pearl Effect, Northern Blue Pearl Effect, Oyster Gray Metallic, Platinum Beige Pearl Effect, Quartz Gray Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Black/Amaretto Leather Interior, Classic Red Leather Interior, Cognac Leather Interior, Mojave Sand Leather Interior, Platinum Leather Interior, Sand Beige Leather Interior, Sand Beige/Cream Beige Leather Interior. The A8 seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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