Audi A8 D5 60 TFSI e (449 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid quattro tiptronic
Audi A8:
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform. After the original model's 1994 release, Audi released the second generation in late 2002, the third in late 2009, and the fourth and current iteration in 2017. Noted as the first mass-market car with an aluminium chassis, all A8 models have used this construction method co-developed with Alcoa and marketed as the Audi Space Frame....(Read more on Wikipedia)
D5 Overview:
Audi A8 (D5). With 500 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2300 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.9 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 340 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 5.7 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.1 L/100 km for its class.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 505 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Long (D4, 4H): May, 2012 - 2013).
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| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A8 |
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| Generation: | D5 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 60 TFSI e (449 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid quattro tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | October, 2019 |
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| End of production: | 2021 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 340 Hp @ 5000-6400 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 113.5 Hp/l [95mm less] |
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| Torque: | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EA839 / CZSE More details about the engine EA839 / CZSE |
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| Engine displacement: | 2995 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 7.6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 2.5-2.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 2.5 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.1 kg/Hp, 195.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.3 kg/Nm, 304.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2300 |
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| Max. weight: | 2890 |
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| Max. roof load: | 90 kg |
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| Max load: | 590 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 390 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5172 mm mm [95mm less] |
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| Width: | 1945 mm mm [4mm less] |
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| Height: | 1473 mm mm [2mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2998 mm mm [124mm less] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2130 mm |
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| Front track: | 1644 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1633 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 989 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1185 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | tiptronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/45 R19 |
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| Wheel rims size | 9J x 19 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 14.1 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| System power: | 449 Hp |
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| System torque: | 700 Nm |
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| All-electric range: | 47-49 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 136 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 350 Nm |
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| Average Energy consumption: | 20.8 kWh/100 km |
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| Electric motor location: | Between the combustion engine and the transmission |
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