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2011 Audi A8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Audi seems to have positioned itself as the master of understatement – a funny thing for a luxury manufacturer. Still, when compared to BMW or Mercedes, most reviewers seem eager to point out how the Audi has less power, fewer sales, and a significant lack of electronic pomp and circumstance.
Taken in context, this isn’t always a bad thing. Fewer sales means you’re not going to constantly pass yourself on the road, there’s certainly something to be said for elegant simplicity, and when the power difference means 372 versus 400 hp, we’re really picking nits.
For 2011, Audi has redesigned the all-wheel-drive, four-door A8, but has managed to avoid blending with the crowd. Yup, it still has less power than its competitors, but it will do the jaunt to 60 in 5.7 seconds. Let’s be honest, you’re not racing, you’re driving to work, and the A8's direct-injected, all-aluminum 4.2-liter V8 is no sloth regardless. Audi throttled another 22 hp out of it for 2011, as well as 3 more lb-ft of torque. There’s also a new eight-speed Tiptronic manually capable automatic transmission that, coupled with engine modifications, result in a 15 percent increase in efficiency.
The redesigned A8 is larger than the outgoing design as well as its predecessors, and yet due to the use of the aluminum Audi Space Frame – which boasts a 25 percent increase in torsional rigidity – the A8 is the lightest in the class, besting a similarly equipped BMW 7 Series by several hundred pounds.
See? More isn’t always better.
But that doesn’t mean more can’t be a very good thing. Audi’s lauded MMI Touch Interface system has been updated here to include a touchpad that will recognize letters traced in a number of languages, displayed on an 8-inch monitor. It integrates the navigation system, entertainment, and more, and is supposed to offer driver interface without the need for removing your eyes from the road. Innovative? Perhaps. But I fail to see how this is any safer than texting while driving. I guess spending six figures on your vehicle exempts you from certain police hassles, if not accidents.
Thankfully, the A8 comes with more safety systems and features than you can trace … ahem … shake your finger at. Some are welcome and comforting, like adaptive cruise control and the pre-safe system, which pre-loads the seatbelts and brakes as well as closes the windows and sunroof in the case of an imminent accident. Some, however, are a bit more esoteric, like the infrared night vision with pedestrian-detection highlighting. At a certain point, one has to wonder how much attention will be left for actually driving.
As expected, the interior of the A8 is in classic Audi style, with gorgeous materials such as leather and alcantara, wood and aluminum - all illuminated with enough LEDs to rival Times Square, although slightly less gaudy. The seats are incredibly comfortable and supportive, but if you’re the kind of princess who can detect a pea in a pile of mattresses, Audi offers upscale seating with 22-way adjustment, heating, cooling, and massage. Also, there’s something to be said for a 630-watt Bose sound system as the entry-level stereo. A Bang & Olufsen system is the alternative, with 19 speakers and 1,460 watts.
In all, the Audi A8 may be the best option most fail to consider.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Audi A8
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by Juanel H
Aug 09, 2022
The car ultimately stop running after taking it for a test drive, later the car was auction offAug 09, 2022
by Nathaniel H
Jul 09, 2022
I like the ride and the power also the luxury that has inside of it and the fact that it is a four-wheel drive and the weight of the car causes it to ride extra nice. Jul 09, 2022
by John R
Mar 15, 2022
This car came with every imaginable factory feature including two DVD screens for back seat passengers. The car was a great value. The only thing this car was missing was a plastic shroud under the engine compartment. Not mechanically significant. I dont know what to compare this car to feature wise. Maybe a Bentley.Mar 15, 2022
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by Juanel H
Aug 09, 2022
The car ultimately stop running after taking it for a test drive, later the car was auction offAug 09, 2022
by Nathaniel H
Jul 09, 2022
I like the ride and the power also the luxury that has inside of it and the fact that it is a four-wheel drive and the weight of the car causes it to ride extra nice. Jul 09, 2022
by John R
Mar 15, 2022
This car came with every imaginable factory feature including two DVD screens for back seat passengers. The car was a great value. The only thing this car was missing was a plastic shroud under the engine compartment. Not mechanically significant. I dont know what to compare this car to feature wise. Maybe a Bentley.Mar 15, 2022
by Coronel Y
Oct 11, 2021
Yes i think this car is one of the best features...for this reason i love, and i want to get oneOct 11, 2021
by Hammond B
Jul 06, 2021
This 2011 Audi A8L has so many features it took me 3 days to grasp how many things this vehicle has.Jul 06, 2021
by Gary R
Dec 06, 2020
Great car...very expensive for normal. Amd basic maintenace
Brakes,oil changes. Tune ups....some prices will surprise youDec 06, 2020
by Dzemitry R
Nov 02, 2020
good engine, excellent interior trim, reliable business car, l lake Nov 02, 2020
by Sean C
Oct 25, 2020
This is an amazing vehicle. Loaded with features. Oct 25, 2020
by Lealani R
Aug 30, 2020
Its ok but still dont want monthly paymnts aftr purchaseAug 30, 2020
by William E
Jun 03, 2020
Solid performance great power and a classic Audi experience with the A8Jun 03, 2020
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2011 Audi A8 Pricing
Original MSRP
$78,050 to $84,000Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Remote control: audio and video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 255 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Locking differential: front
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 10.4
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 15
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Remote control: audio and video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 255 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: rear seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Locking differential: front
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat adjustments: lumbar · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse