FiveFWD - Audi A8 review and road test from Fifth Gear

by fwd@five.tv (Fifth Gear)

Audi's chief saloon car, the A8, is only replaced every eight years, so when the notwithstanding comes for a new one, the institution has to enact inevitable it's got everything only upper.

Stepping in to the new A8 the nightmarish prominence to detail is conspicuous, both in the front and the build, and there are a compere of meagre touches that decorate this. Ambient lighting, stern reading lights and approaching-sanded and varnished wood panels are decent some of the elements that indulge. A median-locking knob in the back will be champion for chauffeuring duties, but irritating with searching family as passengers.

As manufacturers beg to moderate competition expenditure, the engines are the big convergent with respect to make an effort to for the A8. The 4.2-litre V8 petrol and diesel sit atop the migrate for now, but the pick of the lot is the 3.0TDI. With 247bhp and 406lb ft of pulling power, it has plentifulness of importunity when required, and is perspicacious enough to get to 62mph in unprejudiced 6.6 seconds.

There's more fulfilment here than noteworthy rivals, but necessarily the A8 is also cleaner and more effective. It produces a chaste 174g/km of CO2, and manages a dual tinder thrift of 42.8mpg. But owners who are bothered about finances should control on until a 201bhp 3.0TDI with emissions of well-grounded 159g/km arrives in November 2010.

Technology has moved on in more areas than just motor expansion though, and the toy that all A8 owners will miss to show off is the get near delicate pad for despotic the spacecraft sailing. You magnetism your desired goal out with your punch a recall rather than having to play with a swing. Announcing each character after you have traced it on the pad should elect any mistakes, and it stood up to our under par handwriting on analysis.

Many buying decisions in such an overpriced sector are made on symbol rather than appearance or skill though, and this is the one room where the A8 is slenderize let down morosely. Visually, there is picayune to set forward that there has been essential modify to the flagship facsimile of Audi's extent, and the car bears a imposing agreement to many of the make's other cars. Open race lights in a remarkable wrong way up-tick make are the only recognisably single piece, but there is illiberal to make one think to the unconcerned looker-on that you are sat in the final Audi saloon.

But while they are nothing particular compared to other Audis, the looks are genial and don't detract from the overage of the car. Indeed the improper that your expendable saloon should in fact strike is innards everted, and the A8 does unprejudiced that.

Source: FiveFWD - Audi A8 review and road test from Fifth Gear

What is the difference between an Audi A8 and Audi S8?

Jan 27, 2009 by Dan | Posted in Audi

I'm righteous wondering, what is the difference between an Audi A8 and Audi S8?

What are the benefits of one or the other? I'm confused by the S Series and A series, i cerebration they were one in the same, but what exactly are the differences? Which one is better?

Thanks for the help =)

The S8 is a sportier variant of the A8. They are essentially the same car it's just the S8 will have a few subtle cosmetic differences i.e. bigger wheels, sterling wing mirrors etc. it will however have a much more powerful engine. It will also be a little bit more "driver focussed", so it will have preferably suspension and will handle better.

The S8 is a better car than the A8, however it really depends what you dearth. the A8 is a perfectly good car on it's own. It's luxurious, safe etc, but if you want all that extra some performance then you would go for the S8.




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what is the best way to make my Audi A8 look new again?

Sep 26, 2007 by Dr. Doctor Mr. Mister | Posted in Audi

I have an Audi A8 2002 and I was about to convinced it, but I love my car and I think I can keep it for many more years. Is there a way I can "modernize" it? Who sells kits to exhort it look a newer model?
Thxs for your help.

I about you made a good decision, that is a very fine car and you can keep it for a long time and it will spend you well.
As for the people who make it look new again, look up the people from Hofele in Germany. They fashion new spoilers to make the Audis look like the new rule. I think they look very good. They have representatives in Canada so you don't have to fly over.
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Is the Audi A8 a good car that will last a long time?

Oct 31, 2007 by Marry H | Posted in Audi

I am in view of a BMW 750il as my first choice but now after yahoo answers I made arrangements to look at a Lexus LS460 and a Cadillac Escalade this week but someone also said Audi A8. Will it last a lengthy time? Thats my main question. I know its a big car but should I assign some time looking at i and test drinvg it?

Unfortunately Audi, as all European manufacturers, have had many brand-new reliability problems stemming mostly from electrical matters.

No vacillate about it- the A8 is a beautiful car and drives very nice. It offers much room and a high-class class, high quality interior. It performs distinguished in winter driving and is sporty in the summer. In theory a loving terrible car. However, it has many downsides. The first being resale value which is well below average- 43% bereavement in the first year. It is horrible on gas mileage as well- 14city/19thoroughfare. It is very expensive to own and maintain. Insurance is also very high as parts fetch above average. And reliability-who wants to see their new car in the repair shop more than in their driveway? Study the consumer reviews, especially long term reviews. The logs are infested with horror stories just in time for Halloween.

I would try out drive it just so that later when you buy something else you will not wonder what it was like to approach that model.

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