Audi 4.0 TFSI acceleration figures and specs (curb weight, skidpad) from standard 2013 D4 A8L - 0-60 in 4.2, 1/4 mile in 12.5@110
Published on 12-27-2012 09:13 PM
Audi simply continues to impress with their
4.0 TFSI motor. Just a couple months ago we saw how potent the
S8 with the 4.0 TFSI is capable of 11's in the 1/4 mile stock with an 11.8@118.3. The A8L long wheel base with the standard 4.0 TFSI motor at "only" 420 horsepower is no slouch either. Edmunds testsed the A8L and recorded a 0-60 of 4.2 seconds (S8 does the same spring it in 3.5) and 1/4 mile of 12.5@110.
That is some serious speed out of an extended wheelbase luxury sedan. Even the handling is impressive with slalom numbers at 65 mph and the skidpad at .83g. All of this is a 4,693 pound all wheel drive extended wheelbase premium luxury sedan. Excellent work Audi, simply phenomenal.
2013 Audi A8 Sedan
(4.0L V8 Twin-turbo AWD 8-speed Automatic)
| Vehicle |
|---|
| Year Make Model |
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) |
| Base MSRP |
$88,095 |
| Options on test vehicle |
Executive Rear Seat Comfort Package ($11,250 -- includes Valcona leather interior, front passenger seat adjustment from rear seat, fixed rear center console - four-passenger configuration, one rear relaxation seat with power footrest, rear-seat entertainment package, Audi exclusive coolbox, 10-way power front passenger seat without massage, rear-seat ventilation and massage); Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System ($6,300); Driver Assistance Package ($3,000 -- includes Audi adaptive cruise control with stop and go, Audi side assist, Audi lane assist, Audi pre-sense plus); Night Vision Assist ($2,300); Comfort Package ($2,000 -- includes 22-way climate-controlled comfort front seats with massage, wood decorative inlays on front seatbacks); LED Headlights ($1,600); Panorama Sunroof ($1,300); 20-Inch 10-Spoke Wheels With All-Season Tires ($1,200); Camera Assistance Package ($750 -- includes top-view camera system, high beam assistant); Front Filler Panel ($0); Preferred Equipment Credit (-$2,600). |
| As-tested MSRP |
$115,195 |
| Assembly location |
Neckarsulm, Germany |
| North American parts content (%) |
1 |
| Drivetrain |
|---|
| Configuration |
Longitudinal, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type |
Twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V8, gasoline with cylinder deactivation and auto stop-start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) |
3,991/244 |
| Block/head material |
Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) |
10.1 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) |
6,000 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) |
6,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
420 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
444 @ 1,500 |
| Fuel type |
Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type |
Eight-speed automatic with steering-mounted paddles and Sport/Competition modes |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) |
I: 4.714; II: 3.143; III: 2.106; IV: 1.667; V: 1.285; VI: 1.000; VII: 0.839; VIII: 0.667; R: 3.317 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) |
3.204 |
| Chassis |
|---|
| Suspension, front |
Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable 3-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear |
Independent multilink, coil springs, self-adjusting 3-mode variable dampers |
| Steering type |
Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) |
15.1 |
| Tire make and model |
Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season |
| Tire type |
All-season front and rear |
| Tire size |
265/40 R20 (104H) M+S |
| Wheel size |
20 |
| Wheel material |
Alloy |
| Brakes, front |
15-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with four-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear |
13.8-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results |
|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) |
1.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) |
2.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) |
4.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) |
6.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) |
12.5 @110 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
4.0 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
2.1 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
3.2 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
4.9 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
6.8 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) |
13.0 @109.0 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
4.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) |
30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) |
114 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) |
65.0 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON |
63.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) |
0.83 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON |
0.82 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) |
40.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) |
68.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) |
61.8 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) |
1,800 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
|---|
| Acceleration comments |
This thing burns up the drag strip, despite significant lag below 3,000 rpm. Smooth rush of power, with quick upshifts in Drive. Found the "Audi quick shift" mode with transmission in Sport and a bit of power braking. Still, turbo lag below 3,000, but upshifts become incredibly quick and abrupt, gaining 0.6 second. Manual shifting is via paddle shifters. Does not hold gears to rev limiter, blips throttle on downshifts. |
| Braking comments |
Very firm brake pedal with excellent feel. Stops were reasonably short considering how heavy the A8 L is. First stop was by far the shortest at 114 feet. Fifth stop (out of six) was the longest at 119 feet. |
| Handling comments |
"Skid pad: Nothing to write home about here: lots of punishing understeer, even in Dynamic suspension mode. Chassis wasn't overly accepting of drop-throttle to dial it out. |
| Testing Conditions |
|---|
| Test date |
12/4/2012 |
| Elevation (ft.) |
1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) |
69.4 |
| Relative humidity (%) |
55.2 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) |
29.1 |
| Wind (mph, direction) |
0.62, tail/cross |
| Odometer (mi.) |
917 |
| Fuel used for test |
91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) |
38/38 |
| Fuel Consumption |
|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) |
16 city/26 highway/19 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) |
15.9 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) |
23.8 |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
|---|
| Stereo description |
19-speaker, 1,400-watt Bang & Olufsen advanced sound system |
| iPod/digital media compatibility |
Standard iPod via proprietary cable |
| Satellite radio |
Standard Sirius |
| Rear seat video and entertainment |
Optional DVD player |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity |
Standard |
| Navigation system |
Standard hard drive with traffic 8-inch display screen (measured diagonally) |
| Smart entry/Start |
Standard ignition doors trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids |
Optional parking sonar front and rear perimeter + back-up camera system |
| Blind-spot detection |
Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control |
Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring |
Optional departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance |
Optional |
| Night Vision |
Optional |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) |
4,597 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) |
4,693 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) |
55.7/44.3 |
| Length (in.) |
207.4 |
| Width (in.) |
76.7 |
| Height (in.) |
57.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
122.9 |
| Track, front (in.) |
64.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) |
64.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) |
41.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) |
41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) |
42.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) |
37.2 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) |
39.1 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) |
59.1 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) |
57.8 |
| Seating capacity |
4 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) |
13.2 |
| Warranty |
|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion |
12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance |
4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance |
12-month/5,000-mile no-charge first scheduled maintenance |
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