The Audi A8 ground clearance is between 4.7 to 5.7 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2003 Audi A8 with the 4.2 Quattro L trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.7 inches while the 2012 Audi A8 with the L 6.3 Quattro trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.7 inches.
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2012 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2012 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2012 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.3 Quattro Sedan |
6.3L | W12 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
4.7 in |
2012 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.3 Quattro Sedan |
6.3L | W12 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD |
12 cm |
2011 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2011 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2011 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2011 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2010 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2010 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2010 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2010 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2009 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2009 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2009 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2009 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2008 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2008 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2008 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2008 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2007 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2007 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2007 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2007 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2006 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2006 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2006 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2006 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2005 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2005 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2005 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
4.7 in |
2005 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 6.0 Quattro Sedan |
6.0L | W12 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
12 cm |
2004 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2004 Audi A8 ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2004 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
2004 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
L 4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
2003 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2003 Audi A8 ground clearance is 5.7 inches.
2003 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
4.2 Quattro L Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.7 in |
2003 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
4.2 Quattro L Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
2002 Audi A8 Ground Clearance
The 2002 Audi A8 ground clearance is 5.7 inches.
2002 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
4.2 Quattro L Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.7 in |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
5.7 in |
2002 Audi A8 Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
4.2 Quattro L Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
4.2 Quattro Sedan |
4.2L | V8 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
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