A heavy dose of power makes this full-size luxury sedan a lot of fun to drive. The 2008 Audi A8 L W12 features a 48-valve, 6.0-liter, 450-hp DOHC W12 engine, achieving 428 ft-lbs of torque. Paired with a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission, the engine's power is helped by the W12's lightweight aluminum body. Handling is improved with the quattro all-wheel-drive system that comes with mechanical center and limited-slip center differentials. An updated four-setting adaptive air suspension and a quicker steering ratio improves overall handling. In addition to 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, dual front, front-side, knee, and side curtain airbags, a tire monitor, and traction and stability control, the W12 gets mirrors with turn signals, an optional new lane-departure warning system, and blind-spot alert. Also standard are larger 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, adaptive cornering lights, xenon lamps, foglights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and daytime running lights.



The Audi 8 series is a great car that is serious competition for the Mercedes Benz S class. There's a great deal of technology in this car that converges into art at some point. The A8 features Audi's innovative Quattro 4-wheel drive, along with a user friendly multi-media interface.

The A8 has a muscular feel that packs the engineering of the Mercedes along with the sportiness of the BMW. The Audi A8 features well appointed interiors along with a host of gizmos like the MMI, electromechanical parking brake, an innovative defogging system, and automatic air conditioning with optional four channel system. There's an optional Bose Surround Sound system too.

Exceptional features like adjustable suspension, the Quattro four-wheel drive, and other goodies make the Audi a prized possession amongst other cars. The A8 is available in three different variants Audi A8 3.0 TDI, Audi A8 4.2 FSI and the Audi W12 6.0, all in petrol versions. Wanna know more? Do a serious read about Audi's grandest engines!

The Audi W12 6.0 Quattro petrol is Audi's top range petrol model in India, which features Audi's remarkable 6.0L DOHC engine with DI fuel system. This engine is globally known for its high performance, acceleration and torque.

Capable of a fuel economy ranging from approximately 5 kmpl to 7.5 kmpl depending upon driving conditions, this variant features a large 90 litre capacity fuel tank, thereby meaning less refuelling on long journeys. The power unit is connected to a 6 speed automatic transmission system with 4WD, which means superb precision during gear shifts.

Check out the wonderful features on this model such as leather seats, air-conditioning, climate control, power steering, central and remote locking, power windows, front and rear seat belts, split and folding seats, armrests, body coloured bumpers, audio system with cassette/cd/mp3 players, fog lamps, rear defogger and wash wipes, ABS, and driver plus passenger airbags.

Also check out additional safety features like front and rear airbags, child safety lock, central locking, depowered airbag, keyless entry, and anti-theft system.