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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2009 Audi S8 4dr Sdn |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $127000.00 |
| Destination Charge | $800.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 4 Years/80,000 km Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V10 |
| Displacement | 5.2L/318 |
| Fuel System | FSI Direct |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 450 @ 7000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 398 @ 3500 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.17 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.34 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.40 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.06 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 16.6 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 10.8 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 190 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 15.6 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4586 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Air |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Air |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 15.2 x 1.4 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.2 x 0.9 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P265/35R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/35R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | P265/35R18 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 9.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 9.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 9.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | Variable |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 90.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 115.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 199.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 74.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.1 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 64.1 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 63.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.72 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 14.6 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 100.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 37.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 59.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.5 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | S8 |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| 20" (7) double-spoke "S" design alloy wheels | |
| P265/35R20 summer performance tires | |
| Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel | |
| Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: sunshade, pinch protection | |
| Body-colour moldings | |
| Body-colour bumpers | |
| Honeycomb mesh lower air intakes | |
| Integrated rear trunk lid spoiler | |
| Aluminum door sills w/S8 logo | |
| Platinum grille w/dual chrome struts | |
| Exterior aluminum trim-inc: beltline, window, door sills | |
| Chrome strip on trunk lid | |
| Adaptive cornering bi-xenon high-intensity low/high beam automatic-on/off headlights-inc: self-leveling, high pressure retractable heated headlight washers, 3rd light activated when vehicle corners | |
| Front/rear fog lights | |
| Front/rear LED puddle lights | |
| Dual brushed aluminum auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: 4-position memory, passenger-side tilt in reverse, (RH) convex | |
| Tinted glass | |
| Pwr rear sunshade & manual rear side door window sunshades | |
| 4-position rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles | |
| Pwr door closers for last inch on all doors & trunk | |
| Body-colour door handles w/aluminum accents | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Leather 16-way pwr front heated sport bucket seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr bi-color head restraints, driver pwr seat depth adjustment, 4-position memory for front seats & head restraints | |
| Heated rear bench seat-inc: adjustable head restraints, concealed centre head restraint | |
| Full length centre console-inc: adjustable rear air vents, rear pwr outlet, dual cupholders, dual folding/height adjustable armrests w/storage, ashtray, MMI controls | |
| Front/rear floor mats | |
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic multi-function sport steering wheel-inc: automatic tilt-away, 4-position memory, MMI controls (audio, navigation, air, suspension, lighting), aluminum shifter paddles, S8 badge | |
| Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: electric speedometer, tachometer, digital odometer w/service interval indicator, dual trip odometers, oil temp gauge, coolant gauge | |
| Digital clock w/date | |
| Driver info centre-inc: 8-colour LED display, 5-function trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display, pictogram display for open door/trunk | |
| Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: 7" TFT colour display | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch-up/down, rear window lockout, pwr retention | |
| Pwr central locking system-inc: selective unlocking, convenient open/close for windows, convenient close for sunroof | |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlocking, trunk, panic function, interior lights, alarm, (2) folding keys | |
| Advanced Key keyless entry & start system | |
| DVD navigation system | |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener | |
| Parking system-inc: rearview camera & front/rear acoustic warning system | |
| Bluetooth phone preparation | |
| Voice control system for voice, audio & navigation | |
| Cruise control | |
| Remote trunk/fuel tank release | |
| Immobilizer III anti-theft alarm system | |
| AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer in glovebox | |
| Bose surround sound system w/Audio Pilot | |
| Sirius satellite radio-inc: (3) month subscription | |
| Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: sun/humidity/air-quality sensors, 4-position memory, particle filter w/active charcoal, residual heat function (heater can function when ignition is off) | |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | |
| Rear seat heat ducts | |
| Illuminated lockable glove box | |
| Dual rear ashtrays-inc: (1) in each door handle area | |
| Genuine wood inlays-inc: instrument panel, centre console, door panels | |
| Interior aluminum trim-inc: air vents, MMI | |
| Leather trim-inc: door armrests, centre console | |
| Alcantara door inserts, headliner & hatshelf | |
| Rear centre folding armrest w/cupholders | |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors | |
| (4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature | |
| (4) coat hooks-inc: (2) in rear roof area & (2) on B-pillar trims | |
| Interior lighting-inc: front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter & ashtray | |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob w/aluminum button | |
| Front seatback map pockets | |
| Luggage net | |
| Fold-down grocery bag hooks & (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 5.2L DOHC FSI 40-valve V10 engine | |
| 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, "sport mode" setting | |
| Front/rear hypoid gear electronic differential locks (EDL) | |
| Traction control (ASR) | |
| Electronic stabilization program (ESP)-inc: hydraulic brake assist | |
| Torsen torque sensing centre differential | |
| "quattro" permanent all-wheel drive w/asymmetric torque distribution | |
| 110-amp/hr battery w/rundown protection | |
| 190-amp alternator | |
| Aluminum alloy frame & body shell construction | |
| Adaptive 4-corner sport air suspension-inc: air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling, driver controlled handling modes | |
| Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive Servotronic rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes | |
| Black brake calipers w/S8 badge on front calipers | |
| Anti-lock brake system w/electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Electromechanical parking brake-inc: switch in console, emergency braking | |
| Exhaust system-inc: (4) oval tailpipes, rear diffuser | |
| Tool kit located in trunk storage compartment | |
| SAFETY | |
| Anti-lock brake system w/electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold airbags | |
| Front/outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags | |
| Sideguard front/outboard rear inflatable curtain airbags | |
| Driver & front passenger knee protection airbags | |
| Front 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts-inc: automatic pretensioning, belt force limiters, pwr height adjusters w/4-way memory | |
| Rear 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts-inc: automatic pretensioning | |
| Safety unlock feature unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys | |
| Rear child safety door locks | |
| Rear lower anchorage & upper tether child seat provisions (LATCH) for rear outboard positions | |
| Emergency interior trunk release handle | |
| Traction control (ASR) | |
| Electronic stabilization program (ESP)-inc: hydraulic brake assist | |
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