2012 Audi A8L W12

         The A8 carries the technology flag for Audi, and along with its understated styling and all aluminum frame, it's a unique choice in the full-size luxury sedan market.Most cars are made to be driven, of course, and there is a select group of vehicles that are made to be driven in—the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the Maybach 62, the Ford Crown Victoria. But beyond that, there exists the infinitesimally small number of cars that have been engineered with both missions in mind, offering dynamic excellence for those twirling the steering wheel and five-star appointments for those occupying the rear seats. The 2011 Audi A8L W-12 is one such vehicle, and it satisfies in almost all aspects.

specifications

Engine

Type                                       W12, Spark-Ignition Direct Injection   
Arrangement                            Front Mounted, Longitudinal   
Bore and Stroke (mm)              86.1 x 90.4   
Displacement (cm3)                 6299   
Compression Ratio                  12.5:1   
Horsepower(SAE hp @ rpm)     500 @ 6200 rpm   
Torque (lbs/ft @ rpm)                463 @ 4750 rpm   
Fuel Grade                              Premium Unleaded

Electrical System

Battery                                   12 Volts 110 amp/hr   
Alternator                                14 Volts 190 amp

Drivetrain

Drive Configuration                   quattro All-Wheel Drive   
Transmission Type                   8-Speed Tiptronic   
Reverse/Final Drive Ratio          3.32 / 3.08

Body / Suspension

Steering Type                          Rack and Pinion Steering with Servotronic Speed Sensitive Power Assist   
Steering Ratio                         15.1:1   
Turning Circle                          12.7 m   
Suspension - Front                  5-link, Double Wishbone Independent Air Suspension   
Suspension - Rear                   Trapezoidal-link, Independent Air Suspension   
Braking System                      Dual Circuit with Diagonal Spilt, ABS, EBD, ESP and Brake Disc Wiping Feature   
Front Brakes:Size/Type           400 mm / Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes:Size/Type            365 mm / Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake                         Electro-mechanical
Drag Coefficient                      0.27
Body Material                         Audi Space Frame Construction (Aluminum Alloy) with Aluminum alloy Body Panels
Corrosion Protection               Galvanized with 12 Year Rust Corrosion Guarantee
Curb Weight (kg)                    2165

Wheels / Tires

Wheel Size (Standard)            9.0J x 20
Wheel Type (Standard)           10-Parallel Spoke
Tire Size                                265/40 R20
Speed Rating                         Y
Load Index                            104

Dimensions (mm)

Length/Width/Height               5267 / 2111 / 1471
Wheelbase                            3122
Track, Front / Rear                 1644 / 1635
Interior Width,Front/Middle/Rear                 1501 / 1467
Head Room(w/sunroof),Front/Middle/Rear    1031 / 994
Leg Room,Front/Middle/Rear                      1051 / 1090
Luggage Capacity (L)              510
Fuel Capacity (L)                    90

Performance

Top Speed,Electronically Limited(km/h)         209 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec.)                     4.4

Fuel Consumption

City (L/100km)                       15.6
Highway (L/100km)                 9.8

Safety

ABS - 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
EBD - electronic brake force distribution with brake assist
ESP (electronic stabilization program)
Impact protection (rigid occupant cell)
Safety belt automatic pretensioning with force limiters
Adjustable headrests for front passengers
Tire pressure monitor system
Driver & front passenger advanced dual-stage front airbags
Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
Front & rear passengers side curtain airbags
Rear passengers seat mounted side airbags
Driver & front passenger knee front airbags

Vehicle Security

Central remote locking
Immobilizer device with alarm system

Starting price           $172,000

                                        

Audi A6

It's the seventh-generation of the Audi A6 executive saloon (née Audi 100) and it's full of lovely techy stuff. Under the skin it's very similar to the recently-launched A7 hatchback, while at launch the UK gets a 2.0 TDI, two power levels of 3.0 TDI (one with a Multitronic CVT transmission, the other with more oomph and quattro drive) and a 3.0 TFSI V6 with a supercharger – effectively the S4 engine. A 2.0 TFSI petrol arrives later, but for this type of car the UK has become almost entirely a diesel market.

Specifications

Engine
      Engine Type         :     Gas V6     
      Displacement       :     3.0L/183     
      Fuel System         :     FSI     
      Horsepower RPM:    265 @ 6500     
      Torque RPM        :    243 @ 3250

Transmission
      Drivetrain             :     All-Wheel Drive     
      Transmission         :     6     
      Trans Description Cont.:     Automatic CVT     
      First Gear Ratio (:1):     4.17     
      Reverse Ratio (:1):     2.51     
      Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):     4.88

Suspension
      Suspension Type - Front:     Four-Link     
      Suspension Type - Rear:     Trapezoidal-Link     

Brakes
      Brake Type              :     Pwr     
      Brake ABS System  :     4-Wheel     
      Disc - Front (Yes or ):     Yes     
      Disc - Rear (Yes or ):     Yes

Price Range:
$45,200 - $59,150