2018 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro – Powerful Luxury Sedan 340 hp, 500 Nm. 2018 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro – Drive, Interior and Exterior.
The luxury sedan comes with a three-liter diesel unit in the Audi A8 50 TDI quattro, while the Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro features a V6 gasoline engine. The A8 is the first production model to feature the brand’s new type designation clearly at the rear. The reference value for the double-digit number combination is the power output of the individual model in kilowatts. The numeral combinations increase in increments comprising five designations each, and they represent the hierarchy within both the respective model ranges and the brand’s overall model portfolio. Thus the numeral combination “50” will in future appear on the back of those models which deliver between 210 and 230 kW of power; “55” stands for the power output range between 245 and 275 kW. This new system will allow Audi to standardize the type designations for its worldwide range of automobiles.
2018 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro Specifications:
Clutch: Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch
Max. power output in kW (hp) / at rpm: 250 (340) / 5000 – 6400
Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm: 500 (368.8) / 1370 – 4500
Transmission type: 8-speed tiptronic / automatic
Drive type: All-wheel drive
Type of center differential: Self-locking
Type of rear axle differential: Standard
Engine type: V6 engine
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder: Roller cam followers, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valve play adjustment / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder
Type and design of front axle suspension: Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Type and design of rear axle suspension: Five-link rear axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (ft): Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance / 15.8 / 12.9 (42.3)
Brake control system: Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Basic tires: 235/55 R18 104 Y
Wheels: Forged aluminum 8.0J x 18”
Top speed in km/h (mph): 250 (155.3)
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph): 5.7 sec.
