2001AudiA8Audi A82001 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro SedanSedanSedanAWDIngolstadt, GermanyThe Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) now comes standard, as does a new steering wheel with audio, telephone and Tiptronic controls. A heated steering wheel is optional. The entire Audi lineup receives a new 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and no-charge scheduled maintenance, a 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years.Quattro all-wheel-drive system, advanced and powerful engine, numerous options allow customization.Soft suspension, small navigation system screen, interior that can't match competition.The A8, introduced to the US in 1996 as a 1997 model, is aging gracefully. Sporting senior A4 styling, sumptuous interior appointments, and the revolutionary Audi Space Frame (ASF), the A8 is lighter, tighter and more responsive than many other super-luxury competitors. Employing lightweight aluminum-alloy construction, ASF is designed to provide superior structural rigidity, improved handling and responsiveness, better fuel efficiency and easier recycling. Gas-filled shocks, beefed-up frame reinforcement, and lightweight suspension components further contribute to ride comfort and handling in the A8. There are two models available: the A8 and the A8 L. The A8 L offers an extended wheelbase, with more head-, shoulder- and legroom for rear occupants. Both models feature a 310-horsepower, 4.2-liter, twin-cam aluminum-alloy V8 engine. This engine sports 40 valves (five per cylinder) and makes peak torque of 302 foot-pounds between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm. An adaptive five-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic shift controls is standard equipment. Audi's vaunted quattro all-wheel-drive system is also standard. Additionally, Electronic Differential Locking (EDL) provides low-speed traction control operating through the standard antilock braking system. Electronic Braking-Pressure Distribution (EBD) is included with the ABS system, and ensures that maximum braking capacity can be utilized whenever needed, regardless of road or load conditions. Safety is not ignored in the A8. Dual front airbags are supplemented by side airbags tucked into the front seats. Rear passengers also get side airbags, mounted to the seat rather than the door panel. Audi's Sideguard head airbag system consists of inflatable curtain airbags installed in the headliner along each side of the car, which cover the windows in the event of an accident and remain inflated for five seconds to protect the head in case the vehicle rolls over. Inside, drivers will find an interior slathered in real wood and Valcona leather upholstery. Front seats are power adjustable in 14 different ways, and a memory feature accommodates four different settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors, driver's headrest height and steering wheel position. The front passenger seat also gets a memory feature for 2001 and a multifunctional steering wheel with audio, telephone and Tiptronic controls is now standard on the A8. The steering wheel tilts out of the way when the key is removed from the ignition. The automatic dual-zone temperature controls employ two sunlight sensors to help maintain accuracy. Despite its rather expensive price tag, the A8's technological advances and long list of standard equipment should prove desirable enough to continue bringing BMW, Lexus and Benz intenders into Audi showrooms. BMW 7-SeriesJaguar XJ-SeriesLexus LS 430Mercedes-Benz S-Class450,000450,0004Unlimited12Unlimited6.7 sec.NANA84.2 litersV8310 hp @ 6200 rpm302 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm198.2 in.79 in.56.6 in.4068 lbs.113.4 in.37.1 in.37.9 in.58.3 in.57.1 in.NANA41.3 in.38.4 in.17.6 cu.ft.StandardStandardStandardStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Very GoodRating = Very GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested23.7 gal.17 mpg / 25 mpg403 mi. / 593 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$54,981$62,2007.35%$575N/ANo Holdback4.2 QUATTRO SEDAN (5A): 4.2L V8 DOHC SMPI 40-valve engine with variable valve timing, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; engine oil cooler; 150-amp alternator; auto-manual transmission; full-time 4-wheel drive; limited-slip differential, 2.91 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; electronic stability comntrol, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 23.7 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; metallic monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps with washer; additional exterior lights includefront fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding auto-dimming outside mirrors; 16" x 7.5" silver alloy wheels; P225/60HR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, 8 premium speakers, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, diversity antenna system with window grid, steering-wheel-mounted radio controls; cruise control; power heated door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 2 power accessory outlets, front and rear lighter elements, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener, smokers' package, first aid kit; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systemsmonitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function, double-pane side glass; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer fluid jets, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with power adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment with 4-way power lumbar support; rear bench seat with power tilt headrests, center armrest with storage; height-adjustable front seatbelts with front and rear pretensioners; leather seats,simulated suede door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert, aluminum interior accents; driver's and front passenger's seats and exterior mirrors include 4 memory settings, steering wheel, headrests; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, driver's side auxiliary visor; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo net, cargo tie downs, cargo light, cargo concealed storage; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, blackrear window molding and body-colored door handles.
L 4.2 QUATTRO SEDAN (5A) (in addition to or instead of 4.2 QUATTRO SEDAN (5A) equipment): 24.2 gal. capacity fuel tank; navigation system; sun blinds; rear power blind; heated driver's and passenger's seat cushion, heated rear bench seat.