2015 AUDI A8 | WAU32AFD9FN032185
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2015 AUDI A8 | WAU32AFD9FN032185
Specifications
3
~$90,000
Engine: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8
Torque: 600 Nm
0–100 km/h: : ~4.5 s
The Audi A8 D4 (2010–2017), especially with the 4.0 TFSI V8, offers performance levels that rival many dedicated sports sedans. With 420 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, the A8 4.0 TFSI quattro sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds—impressive for a full-size luxury limousine. The power is delivered with seamless refinement through an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic and permanent all-wheel drive (quattro), ensuring traction and poise in all conditions.
Even the 3.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI variants provide brisk performance, with 0–100 km/h times around 6.0–6.2 seconds. Thanks to its aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) chassis, the A8 D4 remains relatively light for its class, improving agility and efficiency. Adaptive air suspension and optional dynamic steering enhance cornering balance and ride quality, allowing the A8 to glide on highways and feel composed in fast curves.
Though not as sharp as an S-Class AMG or a Porsche Panamera, the A8 balances performance, comfort, and subtlety—ideal for those who want silent speed and quattro confidence without the brashness of an S8.
Body Styles
The A8 is a four-door full-size luxury sedan offered in standard and long-wheelbase (A8 L) formats. It features a stately and minimalist silhouette with short overhangs, a long hood, and a clean roofline. The body is fully made of aluminum, which reduces weight and improves rigidity. Its wide Singleframe grille, narrow LED (and later Matrix LED) headlights, and sculpted shoulder line give it a distinguished, understated presence. The long-wheelbase version offers greater rear legroom and a more limousine-like profile, favored by chauffeured clients.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“A8” reflects Audi’s alphanumeric hierarchy, with “A” designating the brand’s luxury sedan family and “8” representing the flagship position. Introduced in the 1990s, the A8 name symbolizes innovation, refinement, and technological leadership, with each generation pushing forward Audi's design, drivetrain, and material boundaries.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
While “A8” has no linguistic meaning, its simplicity, symmetry, and brevity lend it prestige and global recognizability. The name reinforces Audi’s numerical model structure, aligning with A4 and A6 while setting the A8 apart as the pinnacle of the range. Its association with high-tech design and top-tier luxury is now firmly established worldwide.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The A8 was offered in a curated selection of sophisticated colors such as Glacier White Metallic, Phantom Black, Oolong Gray, Havana Black, Moonlight Blue, and Daytona Gray. Matte finishes and Audi exclusive tones were available at a premium. Chrome window surrounds, subtle badging, and optional S line styling details allowed subtle personalization. Long-wheelbase versions added rear privacy glass and chrome detailing around the C-pillar.
Inside, the cabin offered Audi’s highest craftsmanship standards, with Valcona or Unikat leather, fine wood veneers (Walnut, Ash, or Oak), brushed aluminum, Alcantara headliners, and configurable ambient lighting. Color schemes included black, nougat brown, lunar silver, and beige. Options included ventilated massaging seats, individual rear executive seating with footrests, folding tables, and rear infotainment. The MMI system included a rotary controller, handwriting recognition touchpad, and 8- to 10.2-inch displays, paired with Bang & Olufsen or Bose surround systems.
Wheel sizes ranged from 18 inches on standard models to 20- and 21-inch multi-spoke, turbine, and Y-spoke designs on higher trims. Finishes included silver, anthracite, and polished bi-color variants. All variants paired wide low-profile tires with subtle fender flares and flush arches, emphasizing grace over aggression.
Top Expensive Options
- Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Signals: $3,000
- Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System (1,400W, 19 speakers): $6,500
- Rear Seat Executive Package (Massage, Recline, Screens): $7,800
- Night Vision Assistant with Pedestrian Detection: $2,200
- Driver Assistance Package (ACC, Lane Assist, Pre-Sense Plus): $2,400
- Dual-Pane Acoustic Glass with Sunshades: $1,200
- Dynamic Steering and Sport Differential: $1,700
- Head-Up Display with Navigation Overlay: $1,100
- Audi Exclusive Leather and Wood Packages: $4,500
- Four-Zone Climate with Ionizer and Rear Fragrance: $900
vs Competitors
The A8 (D4) directly rivaled the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), BMW 7 Series (F01/F02), Jaguar XJ, and Lexus LS 460. Compared to the S-Class, the A8 emphasized modernity and driver involvement over opulence. While the 7 Series was more rear-wheel-biased in character, the A8 offered greater all-weather confidence with quattro. The Jaguar XJ felt sportier but lacked interior tech parity. In comparison to the Lexus, the A8 delivered sharper design and more advanced infotainment. Audi’s unique blend of lightweight construction, subtle design, AWD traction, and cutting-edge tech made the A8 a choice for executives who preferred innovation over flash.
Fun Fact
The D4 A8 was the first production car in the world to offer full-LED headlights (starting in 2010) and later debuted Matrix LED technology in 2013—setting the stage for modern adaptive lighting systems across the entire automotive industry. Its aluminum body, unchanged in philosophy since the original A8 (1994), continued to lead the segment in weight reduction and structural integrity.
Lot Details
Specifications
3
~$90,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The Audi A8 D4 (2010–2017), especially with the 4.0 TFSI V8, offers performance levels that rival many dedicated sports sedans. With 420 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, the A8 4.0 TFSI quattro sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds—impressive for a full-size luxury limousine. The power is delivered with seamless refinement through an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic and permanent all-wheel drive (quattro), ensuring traction and poise in all conditions.
Even the 3.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI variants provide brisk performance, with 0–100 km/h times around 6.0–6.2 seconds. Thanks to its aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) chassis, the A8 D4 remains relatively light for its class, improving agility and efficiency. Adaptive air suspension and optional dynamic steering enhance cornering balance and ride quality, allowing the A8 to glide on highways and feel composed in fast curves.
Though not as sharp as an S-Class AMG or a Porsche Panamera, the A8 balances performance, comfort, and subtlety—ideal for those who want silent speed and quattro confidence without the brashness of an S8.
Body Styles
The A8 is a four-door full-size luxury sedan offered in standard and long-wheelbase (A8 L) formats. It features a stately and minimalist silhouette with short overhangs, a long hood, and a clean roofline. The body is fully made of aluminum, which reduces weight and improves rigidity. Its wide Singleframe grille, narrow LED (and later Matrix LED) headlights, and sculpted shoulder line give it a distinguished, understated presence. The long-wheelbase version offers greater rear legroom and a more limousine-like profile, favored by chauffeured clients.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“A8” reflects Audi’s alphanumeric hierarchy, with “A” designating the brand’s luxury sedan family and “8” representing the flagship position. Introduced in the 1990s, the A8 name symbolizes innovation, refinement, and technological leadership, with each generation pushing forward Audi's design, drivetrain, and material boundaries.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
While “A8” has no linguistic meaning, its simplicity, symmetry, and brevity lend it prestige and global recognizability. The name reinforces Audi’s numerical model structure, aligning with A4 and A6 while setting the A8 apart as the pinnacle of the range. Its association with high-tech design and top-tier luxury is now firmly established worldwide.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The A8 was offered in a curated selection of sophisticated colors such as Glacier White Metallic, Phantom Black, Oolong Gray, Havana Black, Moonlight Blue, and Daytona Gray. Matte finishes and Audi exclusive tones were available at a premium. Chrome window surrounds, subtle badging, and optional S line styling details allowed subtle personalization. Long-wheelbase versions added rear privacy glass and chrome detailing around the C-pillar.
Inside, the cabin offered Audi’s highest craftsmanship standards, with Valcona or Unikat leather, fine wood veneers (Walnut, Ash, or Oak), brushed aluminum, Alcantara headliners, and configurable ambient lighting. Color schemes included black, nougat brown, lunar silver, and beige. Options included ventilated massaging seats, individual rear executive seating with footrests, folding tables, and rear infotainment. The MMI system included a rotary controller, handwriting recognition touchpad, and 8- to 10.2-inch displays, paired with Bang & Olufsen or Bose surround systems.
Wheel sizes ranged from 18 inches on standard models to 20- and 21-inch multi-spoke, turbine, and Y-spoke designs on higher trims. Finishes included silver, anthracite, and polished bi-color variants. All variants paired wide low-profile tires with subtle fender flares and flush arches, emphasizing grace over aggression.
Top Expensive Options
- Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Signals: $3,000
- Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System (1,400W, 19 speakers): $6,500
- Rear Seat Executive Package (Massage, Recline, Screens): $7,800
- Night Vision Assistant with Pedestrian Detection: $2,200
- Driver Assistance Package (ACC, Lane Assist, Pre-Sense Plus): $2,400
- Dual-Pane Acoustic Glass with Sunshades: $1,200
- Dynamic Steering and Sport Differential: $1,700
- Head-Up Display with Navigation Overlay: $1,100
- Audi Exclusive Leather and Wood Packages: $4,500
- Four-Zone Climate with Ionizer and Rear Fragrance: $900
vs Competitors
The A8 (D4) directly rivaled the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), BMW 7 Series (F01/F02), Jaguar XJ, and Lexus LS 460. Compared to the S-Class, the A8 emphasized modernity and driver involvement over opulence. While the 7 Series was more rear-wheel-biased in character, the A8 offered greater all-weather confidence with quattro. The Jaguar XJ felt sportier but lacked interior tech parity. In comparison to the Lexus, the A8 delivered sharper design and more advanced infotainment. Audi’s unique blend of lightweight construction, subtle design, AWD traction, and cutting-edge tech made the A8 a choice for executives who preferred innovation over flash.
Fun Fact
The D4 A8 was the first production car in the world to offer full-LED headlights (starting in 2010) and later debuted Matrix LED technology in 2013—setting the stage for modern adaptive lighting systems across the entire automotive industry. Its aluminum body, unchanged in philosophy since the original A8 (1994), continued to lead the segment in weight reduction and structural integrity.