2007 Audi A8

The 2007 Audi A8 is Audi's flagship luxury sedan. For 2007 the vehicle has a new more-powerful engine than it had in the previous years. With the V8 the A8 now gets 350 horsepower. The A8 is Audi's highest prices vehicle. However, it offers a wide range of trims and models that can suit bank account much lower if need be. It also comes with a wide range of options and accessories.

Introducing the 2007 Audi A8

The 2007 Audi A8 bears a very strong resemblance to the 2006 version. The vehicle underwent major cosmetic changes in 2005. The 2007 version has a different engine option and some minor changes in things like wheel options are available for 2007. The A8 is considered the 'flagship' of Audi's A-series of vehicles. It is a luxury sedan with wide variety of options and accessories. It can fit up to 5 people comfortably. It has a powerful engine and is know for its pick-up, speed and handling. It can also be a very expensive vehicle depending on the model and options.

What's new in 2007?

The 2007 Audi A8 does not appear much different from its 2006 version. The 2007 version has increased the power of the vehicle's engine by giving the car a 4.2-liter, 350-horsepower V8 engine. This increases the horsepower from 335 the previous year. For 2007 Audi s now offering a version of the A8 that has a 20-inch wheel option.

Price Range and Gas Mileage

The 2007 Audi A8 has a wide range of prices available. It ranges from $68,900 to $119,350

The 2007 Audi A8 has a fuel rating of 14 - 18 miles when being driving on city streets. Once the Audi A8 hits the highway, the vehicles gets between 21 - 25 miles per gallon.

The Engines Available.

The 2007 Audi A8 comes standard with a 350-hp, 4.2-liter V8 engine. However, the A8 also has an option for an even more-powerful 450-hp, 6.0-liter V12 engine.

Vehicle Dimensions

The 2007 Audi A8 has a maximum cargo volume of 14.6 cubic feet. The exterior width of the vehicle is 74.6 inches. The front shoulder room is listed as 59.1 inches. The rear shoulder room of the A8 is 57.5 inches.

Standard Options and Accessories

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
Full time quattro all-wheel drive 4 doors Steering wheel mounted audio controls ABS and driveline traction control
Adaptive suspension Express open/close sunroof 6-disc glove box remote CD Front and rear anti-roll bars
4-corner auto-leveling suspension Driver power remote mirrors, passenger power remote mirrors with tilt down/Dual heated mirrors 12 Bose speakers 4 wheel disc brakes
Front and rear multi-link suspension Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Premium amplifier Side impact bars
Gas-pressurized front & rear shocks Driver side auxiliary visor Radio theft deterrent Programmable headlamps w/ washer and delay off
Air front and rear springs Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror Wireless connectivity Front and rear driving/fog lights
Rack & pinion steering Front premium bucket seats 1 1st row LCD monitor Illuminated entry
10-way power front passenger and driver seats Daytime running lights
Passenger and driver seat memory Passenger and driver front airbags
Dual zone front air conditioning Passenger and driver side-impact airbags
Automatic air conditioning Sideguard curtain 1st & 2nd row overhead airbag
Air filter Occupancy sensor
Auxiliary rear heater Rear side-impact airbag
Cruise control Ignition disable
Remote keyless entry Panic alarm
Cell phone pre-wiring Security system
Retained accessory power
Exterior temperature display
HomeLink wireless control system

Models and Trims

The 2007 Audi A8 has only a few trims available. The two most popular trims that are offered by Audi are as follows:

4dr All-wheel drive quattro Sedan 4.2: MSRP: $68,900

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
350-hp, 4.2-liter V8 engine Power open/close trunk (optional) AM/FM satellite w/ seek-scan Front and rear camera parking sensors (optional)
Transmission electronic control Door-closing assist (optional) SIRIUS AM/FM satellite w/ seek-scan (optional) Break resistant glass
Sport suspension (optional) Residual heat recirculation (optional) Digital signal processor (optional) All other options are the as above
Ride control Rear air conditioning w/ separate controls (optional) Voice-activated radio
P255/45HR 18.0 BSW AS tires Dual-zone auxiliary rear heater (optional) Speed-sensitive volume
P255/40YR 19.0 BSW performance tires (optional) 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass solar panel sunroof (optional) Steering wheel mounted audio controls
P255/40VR 19.0 BSW AS tires (optional) Cruise control w/ distance pacing (optional) 14 Bang & Olufsen speakers (optional)
P275/35ZR20.0 BSW performance tires (optional) Passive entry (optional)
Heated steering-wheel w/ power tilting and telescoping (optional)
Sport steering w/ power tilting and telescoping (optional)
Navigation system w/ voice activation
Garage door transmitter
3 12V DC power outlets
Passenger and driver heated seat-cushions (optional)
Passenger and driver heated seat-backs (optional)
Massaging passenger and driver lumbar support (optional)
Power 4-way rear seat lumbar (optional)

4dr All-Wheel drive quattro LWB Sedan L 4.2: MSRP: $72,900

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
All options as above All options as above All options as above All options as above

Similar Models

The 2007 Audi A8 is a high end luxury sedan. The vehicle is similar to a number of other cars offered by other manufacturers. Those vehicles are:

  • Mercedes Benz S-Class
  • Mercedes Benz E-Class
  • Jaguar XJ
  • Cadillac STS
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  • BMW 760
  • BMW 750
  • Lexus LS 460

Sources

Several automobile websites were used to create the article above about the 2007 Audi A8. The websites were combined into one article that is listed above. The sites used were: Edmunds, www.edmunds.com., Consumer Guide Auto at consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com', Cars.com, www.cars.com, and Yahoo 'autos.yahoo..com.

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