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Audi A8 1996
The 1996 Audi A8 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1550 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Audi A8 is also known as the Audi A8L, the Audi A8 W12, the Audi S8 and the Audi S8 Plus in markets outside Australia.
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Audi A8 1996 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
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Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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2.8 | Sedan | 2.8L PULP 4 SP AUTO | $9,240 | $12,980 | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 4.2L PULP 4 SP AUTO | $10,780 | $14,740 |
Audi A8 1996 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Audi A8 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Genesis G90 - Any chance for Australia?
Both the existing Genesis G90 (and its closely related Kia K9 sedan) are flagship models not available in Australia due to the tiny pool of buyers that swim in the upper-luxury segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The main stumbling block is probably the prohibitive cost of engineering these left-hand-drive market models for right-hand-drive. At over 5.2 metres long (and counting if you include the limo version), these are way too large for British roads, and the expected sales volumes from the rest of the right-hand-drive countries combined including Australia just doesn't make a viable business case for them.
Plus, big luxury SUVs are where the customers are heading, so a luxury crossover flagship from fledgling Genesis would make much more sense anyway. Sorry, but please don't hold your breath for a G90 in Australia any time soon.
However, the all-electric G80 – Genesis' big 5 Series-priced rival – is said to be heading Downunder inside the next 12 months. The EV limo is the brand’s first fully electric model and will have “more than 500km range” to take on the coming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury flagship sedan.
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Audi RS8 - Will we ever see an ultimate performance version of the A8?
While a one-off RS8 prototype of the previous-generation (D4 series) A8 was created in 2013, it never went into production, as we understand there just wasn't enough demand for that sort of high-performance internal-combustion engined limousine.
Tesla's successful Model S, on the other hand, has demonstrated the viability of an electrically powered large-sedan flagship, and so with Audi going down that path with the help of Porsche with its e-tron GT series, it is unlikely that we will see anything racier than an S8.
We hope this helps.
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Audi A8 1996 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1996 Audi A8 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Audi A8 vary from 16x7 inches to 16x7.5 inches.
Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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2.8 | Sedan | 205x55 R16 | 16x7 inches | 205x55 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 225x55 R16 | 16x7.5 inches | 225x55 R16 | 16x7.5 inches |
Audi A8 1996 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1996 Audi A8 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1976mm x 1440mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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2.8 | Sedan | 1438x1880x5034 mm | 141 mm | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 1440x1976x5034 mm | 116 mm |
Audi A8 1996 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1996 Audi A8 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Audi A8 currently offers fuel consumption from 9.8 to 11.5L/100km. The Audi A8 is available with the following fuel type: PULP.
Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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2.8 | Sedan | 2.8L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 9.8L/100km | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 4.2L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 11.5L/100km | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 4.2L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 11.5L/100km |
Audi A8 1996 Towing capacity
The Audi A8 has maximum towing capacity of 1550kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Audi A8 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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2.8 | Sedan | 2.8L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 1550kg | |
4.2 Quattro | Sedan | 4.2L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 1550kg |
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