THE ENGINE. Our A8 3.0 TDI quattro was equipped with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that develops 250 horsepower (184 kW) and 406 pound-feet (550 Nm) of torque. The engine is an updated version of Audi’s V-6, mated to an eight-speed automatic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The suspension is a combination of air springs and dynamic dampers.
Research the 2012 Audi A8 at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. Opens website in a new tab. L 4.2 quattro. $84,700.
The 2012 Audi A8 comes in three trims: standard 4.2, long-wheelbase 4.2 L and long-wheelbase 6.3 L. The numbers indicate whether a V8 (4.2) or W12 (6.3) powers the car. As expected, the
Power runs through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels; Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system is standard. The V-6 makes 333 hp and the much more expensive 6.3-liter W-12 lXw8R9n.audi a8 l 3.0 tdi quattro 2012
