Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long

Audi A8 2007 6.0 petrol description

Sedan Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long has been produced from September, 2007 to January, 2010. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 6.0 litres, which produces power of 450 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A8 2007 - 2010 version and torque 580 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 12-cylinder 48-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 210 000 and 360 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A8 6.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 12.5 litres.

Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long fuel consumption is 13.8 litres per 100km (7.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 20.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 15.6 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A8 fuel consumption.

Audi A8 2007

Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long technical data

Model: Audi A8 6.0 quattro Long
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2007. September ... 2010. January 
Engine: 5998 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders CO2 emissions: 331 g/km
Power: 450 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 580 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.8 (combined) 20.5 (urban) 9.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 15.6 l/100km (15.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (23.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.19m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2545 kg

Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long engine BHT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5998 cm3
Number of cylinders 12
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.3 mm
Compression ratio 10.75 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 12.5 litres (13.2 quarts)
Power 450 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 580 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 7 years

All Audi A8 sedan [2007 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Audi A8 2007 2.8 FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.3 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2007 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 3.0 TDI quattro Long 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI 3.1 Petrol 260 HP 9.9 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI Long

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.1 Petrol 260 HP 9.9 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2007 3.1 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 3.1 Petrol 260 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.1 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 4.1 4.2 TDI quattro Long 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.1 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 4.2 FSI quattro 4x4 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 4.2 FSI quattro Long 4x4 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 14.7 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 6.0 quattro Long 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (450 HP)

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 13.8 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2007 reviews
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