Legend A8 4.2 A8 L 4.2 x = Standard o = Optional p = Package quattro® quattro® Technical ASF ® - Audi Space Frame aluminum alloy frame and body shell construction x x 4.2 liter DOHC aluminum alloy 335 hp 90 degree V8 engine, 5-valves per cylinder, variable intake magnesium manifold with 2 intake paths, direct ignition system, roller camshaft followers, variable intake x x 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and DSP Dynamic Shift Program (selects from over 200 shift programs to match driver's needs), hill detection capability and "Sport-mode" setting x x quattro ® IV - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen® torque sensing center differential x x Audi adaptive air suspension - four corner air suspension with air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling and various driver controlled handling modes select via MMI (combinations of damping characteristics and ground clearance) x x Audi adaptive air suspension sport - four corner air suspension with air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling and various driver controlled handling modes select via MMI (combinations of damping characteristics and ground clearance). Compared to standard adaptive air suspension, sport offers 20mm lower ground clearance in automatic and comfort modes and generally firmer damping in dynamic mode.