Audi A8 D5 Facelift

Audi A8 D5 Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi A8 D5 Facelift (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 D5 Facelift is the fourth generation of Audi's full-size luxury sedan, manufactured from 2017 to 2026. Built on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform at the Neckarsulm factory in Germany, it features an aluminum chassis and offers both front-wheel drive (FWD) and quattro all-wheel drive options. This generation introduced significant technological advancements over its predecessor, including a more refined exterior design, improved interior materials, and enhanced infotainment systems.

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 V8petrol360 hpQuattro
4.2L V84.172 L V8petrol310 hpQuattro
3.7L V83.697 L V8petrol260 hpQuattro
3.3L V8 TDI3.328 L V8diesel225 hpQuattro
2.8L V62.771 L V6petrol193 hpQuattro
3.0L V6 TDI2.996 L V6diesel180 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.8L V6193 hp8.4 s147 mph
3.7L V8260 hp7.8 s152 mph
4.2L V8310 hp6.5 s156 mph
S8 4.2L V8360 hp5.4 s156 mph
W12 6.0L420 hp5.8 s156 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

50 TDI Quattro55 TFSI quattro

Factory colours

Audi Phantom Black Pearl EffectAudi Ibis White

History & notable variants

The Audi A8 D5 Facelift underwent notable changes during its production period from 2017 to 2026. In March 2026, reports indicated that Audi had ceased taking new orders for the A8 in Germany, signaling the end of this generation. The model was known for its high-performance variant, the S8, which was produced exclusively at Neckarsulm and featured a powerful V8 engine.

Reliability & owner notes