2006 Audi A8 Trims and Specs

Everything but the kitchen sink. It even has a refrigerator (optional). The 2006 Audi A8 is the premier luxury sedan in the Audi lineup, and the 2006 A8 V8 is the base model, featuring a 4.2-liter, 335-hp V8 engine and 6-speed automatic. Quattro all-wheel drive with limited slip differential is just the beginning of a long list of outstanding features, including ABS brakes, traction and stability control, front-side and head airbags, a tire monitor, front and rear fog lights, xenon headlights, and a security system.

There are too many luxuries to list, but some highlights of the 2006 A8 V8 include 16-way power seats, a navigation system, sunroof, leather upholstery, memory settings, leather and wood trim, audio controls on the steering wheel, a CD changer, OnStar, trip computer, heated mirrors, universal remote, and a first aid kit. Options give you features from the W12, like the refrigerator, remote start, heated massaging seats, adaptive cruise control, and a Sport Package that offers Valcona leather, 19-inch wheels, and steering wheel shift paddles. Satellite radio and parking sensors are also available. Comfort, smooth handling, plus the luxurious features are a big hit with 2006 A8 owners.

Looking for more legroom? The 2006 Audi A8 L quattro is five inches longer in length, and five inches longer in wheelbase than the regular A8 sedan. The posh mid-size reeks of upscale elegance, but it also performs well with a 4.2-liter, 335-hp V8 engine adn 6-speed automatic. Quattro performance always rates high with drivers, and the 2006 A8 L also comes with ABS brakes, traction and stability control, daytime running lights, xenon headlights, front and rear fog lights, a tire monitor, rain-sensing wipers, and an array of dual front, side, and head airbags.

Leather seats, 16-way power front seats power lumbar and driver memory, a sunroof, navigation system, CD changer, 12-speaker audio system, cruise control, leather and wood trim on the consoles, shifter, and wheel, heated folding mirrors, and heated washer fluid are but a few of the standard luxuries found in this sedan. Options adds on massaging seats, a refrigerator, remote start, heated seats and steering wheel, satellite radio, and a solar sunroof that powers a fan when parked in the sun. A Sport Package increases wheel size to 19 inches, and adds a sport suspension and shift paddles on the wheel. The understated elegance of the 2006 A8 L is a hit with owners, who also love all the standard features and the sporty, but smooth handling. There are many complaints about the automatic trunk release not working properly.

It's a lot like living in your own home, and it costs almost as much. But it's a lot faster. The 2006 Audi A8 L W12 is a top-end mid-size luxury sedan that also has a fun dose of fire power. It hits a satisfying 450-hp with its 6.0-liter DOHC W12 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Quattro all-wheel drive is a staple, along with a self-leveling suspension and limited slip differential. The 2006 A8 L W12 sits on 19-inch wheels and features ABS brakes, traction and stability control, a tire monitor, xenon headlights, self-leveling headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and front, side, and head airbags.

With room for five, passengers are swathed in luxury inside the 2006 A8 L W12. Valcona leather seats, 16-way power front seats, 4-way power lumbar for everybody, heated seats, and massaging front seats will make you never want to get out. Other features include remote start, four-zone climate control, a wood wheel, navigation system, memory settings, cruise control, sunroof, heated washer fluid and heated mirrors that reverse tilt to help with parking, DVD player, Bluetooth, and a 12-speaker sound system. Options are limited to a solar sunroof, refrigerator, 20-inch wheels, and a heated steering wheel. Owners praise the expert handling, comfortable ride, quality of the interior materials, W12 power, and overall luxury. A common gripe focuses on problems with the automatic trunk release.