A8 (D3)

2002–2009

A8 (D2)1994–2002

A8 (D4)2009–2017

Audi A8 (D3) 2002 — Front 3/4 view

Audi A8 (D3) 2002 — Front view

Audi A8 (D3) 2002 — Side Left view

Audi A8 (D3) 2002 — Side Right view

Audi A8 (D3) 2002 — Rear view

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The second-generation aluminum flagship. The D3 refined the Space Frame concept and introduced Audi's first W12 engine.

History

The D3 A8 W12 was the most powerful Audi ever made at launch, with 450 hp from a 6.0-liter W12. The long-wheelbase variant appeared in Transporter 3 — Jason Statham's choice of getaway vehicle.

Production & Heritage

DesignerWalter de Silva

Production Period2002–2009

Estimated Value$8K–$22K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine4.2L V8 FSI

Power350 hp

Transmission6-speed Tiptronic

DrivetrainAWD

Weight1,870 kg

Engine Details

Displacement4.2L (4,163 cc)

Performance

Weight-to-Power5.3 kg/hp

Tags

AWD Automatic Sedan Naturally Aspirated V8 2000s

References & Sources

Wikipedia: Audi A8 D3wikipedia.org

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