The car is essentially the longwheelbase a8 fitted with the w12 engine thats also used in the luxury volkswagen phaeton and, with twin turbos. Official epa numbers havent been released for the 2017 audi a8 l w12, but the. While in most cars, the drivers seat is the best in the house, thats not so in the a8. Audi will add its w12 engine as an option on the a8 in the near future. The standard v8 makes 350 horsepower, and an a8 l w12 sedan with a 450hp w12 engine is available. When luciano pavarotti and his a night to remember the farewell tour arrives in toronto on oct. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 audi a8 l w12 6. But in the w12 a8, or at least in the car we drove, it inexplicably held onto gears longer than we wanted, again not something you want in such a car. The audi a8 is a fourdoor, fullsize, luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the german automaker audi since 1994. Search over 1,900 listings to find the best local deals. Tesla model 3 460hp top speed drive on german autobahn duration.
The end of the road is in sight for the audi w12, and maybe for the v10, too. Mar 16, 2018 audi will add its w12 engine as an option on the a8 in the near future. The 20 audi a8 quattro is an allwheeldrive luxury sedan that is offered in regular and longwheelbase versions, the latter described by l and bestowed with about 5 extra inches of rear. The audi a8 has now matrix led headlights and oled taillights. Succeeding the audi v8, and now in its fourth generation, the a8 has been offered with both front or permanent allwheel drive and in short and longwheelbase variants. Late in 2004, audi introduced a variant of its flagship a8 sedan with a w12 engine rather than the usual v8.
Audi a8 l 20142018 w12 price in india features, specs. The 2009 audi a8 remains powered by a 350horsepower, 4. The firstgeneration a8 was available with an engine of this type from 2001 on, and a developed version could be obtained from 2004 on in the following model. Apr 25, 2012 perhaps the biggest surprise about the 2012 audi a8 is that it has become the driver s choice among executiveclass luxury sedans. Packed with technology and topquality materials, the audi a8 luxury sedan is serene, easy to drive, and unexpectedly athletic. This is a car that hides its light under the proverbial bushel.
Audi expands the 2020 a8 lineup with a plugin hybrid model. We have 459 audi a8 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 333 1owner cars, and 457 personal. At the upcoming frankfurt motor show, audi will announce a new with more powerful engines. Aug 10, 2011 when luciano pavarotti and his a night to remember the farewell tour arrives in toronto on oct. The audi a8 gains standard led headlamps, a more powerful twinturbo v8, and a more efficient diesel engine for 2015. New for 2009 premium luxury package discontinued as its features become standard for 2009. Car and driver slides behind the wheel of the 2011 a8l luxury sedan.
A8 is the last audi to get the w12 engine, exclusive of. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. This midcycle refresh brings improved performance, fuel mileage and technology, but little styling change. Mar 22, 2007 the 2007 audi a8 is available in four variations. New audi a8 and s8 audi a8, luxury car interior, audi. First of all, the a8 feels lighter and more responsive than its rivals, and its standard quattro allwheel drive provides tenacious grip when taking corners. After all, the a8 is the only car in this segment with a frontwheeldrive platform, and the shortwheelbase model only offers a single v8 engine with averageminus output. Audi audi a8 l w12 d3 laptimes, specs, performance data. We have 459 audi a8 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 333 1owner cars, and 457 personal use cars. Take a quick test drive of audi s flagship a8 quattro and you could come away underwhelmed. The 2015 audi a8 has emerged as the driver s choice among. Its been years since ive been back at chicago cars direct, but heres an amazing audi a8 l w12. You used to be able to get w12 engines in the volkswagen phaeton and touareg and a few spykers. New 20 audi a8 l w12 video test drive with chris moran.
After 17 years on the market, audi has sounded the death knell on the a8 w12. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Read more about audis future plans at car and driver. Get the motor trend take on the 2017 a8 with specs and details right here. Perhaps the biggest surprise about the 2012 audi a8 is that it has become the driver s choice among executiveclass luxury sedans. Locking and unlocking vehicle dear audi driver, this quick reference guide gives you a brief introduction to the main features and controls of your vehicle. The alarm system is automatically set when you lock the car, and switched off when you unlock the car with the remote. The audi a8 is a fourdoor, fullsize, luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the german. Volkswagen group has slowly been phasing the w12 out of its cars for years.
More than just a showcase for audi design and engineering, the a8 serves. Mertens indicated the companys v8 powerplants wouldnt be affected, though. Jun 19, 2008 the audi a8 retails at a lower price point than comparable mercedes and bmw models, making it one of the better deals in its class. Take a quick test drive of audis flagship a8 quattro and. If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the driver s door, the ignition must be switched on within. Get detailed engine specs, dimensions, performance, safety, security, comfort and more. Audis new a8 will be the last with a w12 news car and driver. Is large car but, it is weird designed, and largefat people have some problems with enter to the car from the driver. Audi does some of the best interiors in the business and the a8 l is. Succeeding the audi v8, and now in its fourth generation, the a8 has been offered. Notable for being the first massmarket car with an aluminium chassis, all a8. In 2001, audi introduced its new w12 engine, a compact 6. Splendor and efficiency twelve cylinders are the ultimate engine configuration, a tradition that still applies in the large luxury car class. Such newmillennium irritants aside, the a8l w12 is a fine flagship for the audi line, delivering plenty of luxury, performance, and comfort in a stylish wrapper with the benefits of allwheel.
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