Specifications Comparison: 2017 Audi A8 vs 2012 Audi A8

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP	Torque (ft-lbs)
L 3.0T	3.0L V6	AWD	333	325
L 4.0T Sport	4.0L V8	AWD	450	444

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 Per Liter	HP Per Inch³
L 3.0T	3.0L V6	AWD	111	1.82
L 4.0T Sport	4.0L V8	AWD	112	1.84

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

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