Specifications Comparison: 2012 Audi A8 vs 2021 Audi A8

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP	Torque (ft-lbs)
4.2 Quattro	4.2L V8	AWD	372	328
L 4.2 Quattro	4.2L V8	AWD	372	328
L 6.3 Quattro	6.3L W12	AWD	500	463

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP	Torque (ft-lbs)
55	Electric 3.0L V6	AWD	335	369
60	Electric 4.0L V8	AWD	453	487
60 E	Electric 3.0L V6	AWD	443	516

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP Per Liter	HP Per Inch³
4.2 Quattro	4.2L V8	AWD	88	1.45
L 4.2 Quattro	4.2L V8	AWD	88	1.45
L 6.3 Quattro	6.3L W12	AWD	79	1.3

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP Per Liter	HP Per Inch³
55	Electric 3.0L V6	AWD	111	1.83
60	Electric 4.0L V8	AWD	113	1.86
60 E	Electric 3.0L V6	AWD	147	2.42

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