Super TestCar reviews - Audi - A8 - sedan rangeAudi modelsOverviewThe fourth-generation version of Audi's super-luxury model kicks off with a 4.2 V830 Jul 2010 THE A8 is Audi’s uber luxurious limo, the range-topping sedan that competes with BMW’s 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-class. It’s spacious, full of top-shelf materials and has all the latest and greatest technological marvels. Audi is launching the fourth-generation version of its super-luxury model, kicking off with the 4.2-litre V8 model. The new model isn’t cheap at $225,904, but still undercuts equivalent models from BMW and Mercedes. Model release date: 1 August 2010 to 1 April 2014 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelTHE last-generation A8 was introduced in 2002, positioned as a ‘sports limousine’., , Two V8 models were available at launch and both used a constant all-wheel-drive system. , , There was a 3.7-litre V8 for the $173,900 3.7 quattro and a 4.2-litre version priced at $206,900. The former was later phased out, leaving the 3.2 FSI quattro to open the range at $158,600., , In order to help the A8 take up its challenger to the Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7 Series it was fitted with a range of technology including the BMW iDrive-rivalling MMI controller (which was more warmly received), adaptive air suspension, LED taillights and a DVD-based satellite-navigation system., , A powerful 4.2-litre V8 diesel and 6.0-litre 12-cylinder W engine were later added to the A8 range. |
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