Performance Review: Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Audi A8 has a 3993cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The A8 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A8's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1995 kgs (4398 lbs) this makes the Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp)

In terms of power the 3993cc 32V V8 engine produces 429 bhp (319 kW) @ 5100 rpm similar to the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A8 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 V8 Cabriolet (240.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A8.

The Audi A8 has a Power to weight ratio of 215.0 bhp per ton and 222.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 A8 competing with the 2012 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 V8 Cabriolet (240.0 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Mercedes SL Class 55 AMG V8 R230 (239.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A8 generating around 222.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI Quattro (246.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (246.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs). This Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A8 and the 1968 Ford XL XL Fastback 427

When talking about the performance of the Audi A8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.23 secs @ 103.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1968 Ford XL XL Fastback 427 (13.17 secs), the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8 (13.19 secs), and the 2018 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy EDC (13.19 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 A8 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Audi A8 4.0 V8 TFSI Quattro then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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