Audi A8 D4

Audi A8 D4 — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi A8 D4 (1994–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–10J wheels at ET15–ET45.

Overview

The Audi A8 D4 is the fourth generation of Audi's full-size luxury sedan, produced from 2009 to 2017. It was manufactured in Germany at the Neckarsulm plant and built on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. This generation marked a significant shift with the introduction of advanced technology features such as LED headlights and MMI infotainment system. The A8 D4 succeeded the Audi V8, offering both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options along with short- and long-wheelbase variants.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–10JET15–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~9,653 Audi A8 licensed on UK roads — top 14% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 9,653 Audi A8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
W12 6.0L5.998 L W12petrol420 hpQuattro
S8 4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol360 hpQuattro
4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol300 hpQuattro
3.7L V83.697 L AEW V8petrol250 hpQuattro
3.3L V8 TDI3.328 L TDI V8diesel225 hpQuattro
2.8L V62.771 L AAH SOHC V6petrol193 hpQuattro
3.0L V6 TDI2.496 L TDI V6diesel180 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.8L V6193 hp8.4 s147 mph
3.7L V8250 hp8.7 s154 mph
4.2L V8300 hp6.9 s155 mph
S8 4.2L V8360 hp5.4 s155 mph
W12 6.0L420 hp5.8 s155 mph
3.0L V6 TDI180 hp8.8 s141 mph
3.3L V8 TDI225 hp8.2 s149 mph

Dimensions

Length5138 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2882 mm
Kerb weight1630 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1994–2026

Trim levels

Audi A8Audi S8

History & notable variants

The fourth-generation Audi A8 (D4) was introduced in late 2009, marking a significant evolution from its predecessor. Notable for its advanced technology features such as LED headlights and the latest MMI infotainment system, it also saw performance enhancements with the introduction of the S8 variant featuring an upgraded V8 engine. The A8 D4 received a mid-cycle refresh in 2013 to address minor styling changes and technological updates.

Reliability & owner notes