About the Audi A8
- Production
- 1994–2020 (26 years)
- Generations
- 14 generations, across 6 model years
- Body type
- sedan · segment F
- Recall campaigns
- 23 campaigns across 6 model years (US-NHTSA)
- Latest MSRP (2020, US)
- $62,000–$87,500 USD est.
Overview
The Audi A8 is a sedan produced from 1994 to 2020. Our catalog covers 14 generations of the A8 across 6 model years, with detailed specifications for every trim. For the most recent year on record, the estimated price is $62,000–$87,500 USD. 23 safety recall campaigns have been recorded with the U.S. NHTSA — the year pages below break these down.
Reviews on YouTube (4)
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Audi A8 2019 in-depth review | carwow Reviews
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Audi A8 2017 review | Mat Watson Reviews
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Audi A8 v Mercedes S-Class: ULTIMATE LUXURY REVIEW!
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The ultimate Audi A8 driving REVIEW! 2022 A8 L 4.0 V8 Facelift - better than S-Class and 7-Series?
Curated YouTube reviews. Clicking opens video on youtube.com.
Generations
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audi-a8l-d5 2017–2021
2017–2021 | Sedan | length 5302 mm, width 1945 mm, height 1486 mm, wheelbase 3128 mm | Engines: 60 TFSI V8 (460 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic, 60 TFSI e (449 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid quattro tiptronic, +5 more; up to 460 Hp
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audi-a8l-d4-4h-facelift-2013 2013–2017
2013–2017 | Sedan | length 5267 mm, width 1949 mm, height 1471 mm, wheelbase 3122 mm | Engines: 6.3 FSI W12 (500 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel (385 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +7 more; up to 500 Hp
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audi-a8-d4-4h-facelift-2013 2013–2017
2013–2017 | Sedan | length 5137 mm, width 1949 mm, height 1460 mm, wheelbase 2992 mm | Engines: 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (385 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (435 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +6 more; up to 435 Hp
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audi-a8l-d4-4h 2010–2014
2010–2014 | Sedan | length 5267 mm, width 1949 mm, height 1471 mm, wheelbase 3122 mm | Engines: 6.3 FSI W12 (500 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 6.3 FSI W12 (500 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +9 more; up to 500 Hp
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audi-a8-d4-4h 2010–2014
2010–2014 | Sedan | length 5137 mm, width 1949 mm, height 1460 mm, wheelbase 2992 mm | Engines: 4.2 FSI V8 (372 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 BiTDI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +6 more; up to 420 Hp
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audi-a8l-d3-4e-facelift-2007 2007–2010
2007–2010 | Sedan | length 5192 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1455 mm, wheelbase 3074 mm | Engines: 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +3 more; up to 450 Hp
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audi-a8-d3-4e-facelift-2007 2007–2010
2007–2010 | Sedan | length 5062 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1444 mm, wheelbase 2944 mm | Engines: 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic, +5 more; up to 350 Hp
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audi-a8l-d3-4e-facelift-2005 2005–2007
2005–2007 | Sedan | length 5192 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1455 mm, wheelbase 3074 mm | Engines: 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +3 more; up to 450 Hp
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audi-a8-d3-4e-facelift-2005 2005–2007
2005–2007 | Sedan | length 5062 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1444 mm, wheelbase 2944 mm | Engines: 6.0 i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +5 more; up to 450 Hp
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audi-a8l-d3-4e 2002–2005
2002–2005 | Sedan | length 5181 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1455 mm, wheelbase 3074 mm | Engines: 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2i V8 (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +2 more; up to 450 Hp
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audi-a8-d3-4e 2002–2007
2002–2007 | Sedan | length 5062 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1444 mm, wheelbase 2944 mm | Engines: 6.0i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, +4 more; up to 450 Hp
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audi-a8l-d2-4d-facelift-1999 1999–2002
1999–2002 | Sedan | length 5164 mm, width 1880 mm, height 1438 mm, wheelbase 3010 mm | Engines: 6.0 W12 (420 Hp) quattro tiptronic, 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic
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audi-a8-d2-4d-facelift-1998 1998–2002
1998–2002 | Sedan | length 5034 mm, width 1880 mm, height 1440 mm, wheelbase 2882 mm | Engines: 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic, 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic, +15 more; up to 310 Hp
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audi-a8-d2-4d 1994–1998
1994–1998 | Sedan | length 5034 mm, width 1880 mm, height 1440 mm, wheelbase 2882 mm | Engines: 4.2 V8 32V (300 Hp) quattro tiptronic, 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic, +12 more; up to 300 Hp
Years & trims
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Audi A8 made?
The Audi A8 was produced from 1994 to 2020, which is 6 model years in our catalog.
How many generations of the Audi A8 are there?
Our catalog tracks 14 generations of the A8, spread across 6 model years.
How much does a Audi A8 cost?
The latest estimated price for the Audi A8 is $62,000–$87,500 USD. This estimate is derived from the model's segment and specifications, so always confirm the real figure with an authorized dealer.
What kind of car is the Audi A8?
The Audi A8 is a sedan, classified in segment F.
Does the Audi A8 have any recalls?
23 recall campaigns have been reported to the U.S. NHTSA across 6 model years. Open the relevant year page for the campaign number, affected components, and the remedy.
Where can I watch Audi A8 reviews?
We feature 4 hand-picked video reviews of the A8 from YouTube on this page.