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Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 36 recorded runs

Audi A8 0–60 Times

The Audi A8 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 36 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Audi A8 is the 2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 113.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Audi A8 is the 2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan, which took 7.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.12 seconds at 94.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Audi A8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.72 seconds The average quarter mile time is 14.18 seconds at 99.90 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.9sec 2016 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan
Average 0–60 5.72sec Across 36 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.18sec @ 99.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.1sec 2004 L 4.2
2022 Audi A8

Across 36 verified runs, the Audi A8 ranges from 3.9 to 7.1 seconds 0–60, with a 5.72-second average.

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Tests by model year

36 tests · 14 years
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2022

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#18
2022 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #18 of 36
2022 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan

2019

Audi A8 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.28 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.88 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#07
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 100.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H / 22.3 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #7 of 36
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
#13
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 101.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #13 of 36
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
#14
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 99.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 99.9 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #14 of 36
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
#16
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 99.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 99.8 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #16 of 36
2019 Audi A8 L Quattro Sedan

2016

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.40 sec
Trap Speed 113.0 mph
Engine 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 18 C / 29 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 36
2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan

2014

Audi A8 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.63 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#20
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 92.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.50 sec
Trap Speed 92.6 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #20 of 36
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan
#21
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.40 sec
Trap Speed 93.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 27.6 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #21 of 36
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan
#24
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 92.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #24 of 36
2014 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI Quattro Sedan

2013

Audi A8 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.18 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#02
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.40 sec
Trap Speed 112.0 mph
Engine 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 16 C / 26 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 36
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan
#04
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.60 sec
Trap Speed 110.0 mph
Engine 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 16 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #4 of 36
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan
#15
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T Quattro Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 101.3 mph
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0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec
Trap Speed 101.3 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharged V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #15 of 36
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T Quattro Sedan
#17
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
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0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 103.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharged V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #17 of 36
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T Quattro Sedan

2012

Audi A8 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
2012 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.60 sec
Trap Speed 114.0 mph
Engine 6.3L W12
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 14 C / 21 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #3 of 36
2012 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan
#05
2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 104.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 36
2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#08
2012 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 103.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 103.1 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H / 18.6 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #8 of 36
2012 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2011

Audi A8 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.18 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.74 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#06
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 104.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 17 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #6 of 36
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#09
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 104.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 17 C / 27 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #9 of 36
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#10
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec
Trap Speed 103.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 17 C / 27 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #10 of 36
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#12
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 105.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 17 C / 27 H / 22.5 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #12 of 36
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#19
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 103.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 103.1 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 17 C / 27 H / 16.7 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #19 of 36
2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2009

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#23
2009 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.70 sec
Trap Speed 96.1 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #23 of 36
2009 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2006

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#31
2006 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec
Trap Speed 94.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #31 of 36
2006 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2005

Audi A8 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#11
2005 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 105.0 mph
Engine 6.0L W12
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 13 C / 19 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #11 of 36
2005 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Sedan
#32
2005 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 95.1 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #32 of 36
2005 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2004

Audi A8 · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.64 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.93 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#22
2004 Audi A8 4.0 TDI Quattro Sedan (Euro Spec)
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.60 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #22 of 36
2004 Audi A8 4.0 TDI Quattro Sedan (Euro Spec)
#25
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec
Trap Speed 96.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #25 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#27
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #27 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#28
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 97.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec
Trap Speed 97.8 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 13.9 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #28 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#33
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 18.1 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #33 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#34
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec
Trap Speed 97.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 18.5 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #34 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#35
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.12s ¼ mi @ 94.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.12 sec
Trap Speed 94.5 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #35 of 36
2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan

2000

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#29
2000 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #29 of 36
2000 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan

1998

Audi A8 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#36
1998 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec
Trap Speed 93.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #36 of 36
1998 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro

1997

Audi A8 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#26
1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec
Trap Speed 96.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #26 of 36
1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
#30
1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #30 of 36
1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro Sedan
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Audi A8 on record is the 2016 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport Quattro Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.40 seconds at 113.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi A8 is the 2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 Quattro Sedan, which takes 7.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.12 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 36 verified runs, a Audi A8 reaches 60 mph in 5.72 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.18 seconds at roughly 99.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 14 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

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Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Audi A8 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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