Short-wheelbase Audi A8 on the way
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Short-wheelbase Audi A8 on the way
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(08:30 May 07, 2003)
Audi says shorter-wheelbase A8, performance variants likely on way to U.S.
Don’t look for Audi to stand pat with its 2004 A8 L in the North American market. Though the company will offer only the long-wheelbase version of the luxury flagship, starting at $68,500 beginning in June, vice president Len Hunt says a less-expensive, shorter-wheelbase model will likely follow as a 2005 model.
After that, the plan isn’t as clear, but Hunt says Audi is discussing S8 or RS8 performance models for 2005 or 2006 featuring a twin-turbo V8, the 5.0-liter V10 shown in the Nuvolari concept in Geneva, or even a turbodiesel.
All three powerplants would take advantage of the high torque capacity (443 lb-ft) of the A8’s six-speed Tiptronic transmission. The A8 L’s 4.2-liter V8 produces 330 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
(08:30 May 07, 2003)
Audi says shorter-wheelbase A8, performance variants likely on way to U.S.
Don’t look for Audi to stand pat with its 2004 A8 L in the North American market. Though the company will offer only the long-wheelbase version of the luxury flagship, starting at $68,500 beginning in June, vice president Len Hunt says a less-expensive, shorter-wheelbase model will likely follow as a 2005 model.
After that, the plan isn’t as clear, but Hunt says Audi is discussing S8 or RS8 performance models for 2005 or 2006 featuring a twin-turbo V8, the 5.0-liter V10 shown in the Nuvolari concept in Geneva, or even a turbodiesel.
All three powerplants would take advantage of the high torque capacity (443 lb-ft) of the A8’s six-speed Tiptronic transmission. The A8 L’s 4.2-liter V8 produces 330 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
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Yeah, short wheelbase would be my choice anyways. I think it looks better and it weighs less. Oh, and it cost less.
I'd love to see what they can do with the S8 or RS8, the S55AMG needs some real competition.
I'd love to see what they can do with the S8 or RS8, the S55AMG needs some real competition.
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:yay: I finally saw a new A8 on the freeway last week; GOD they are so gorgeous!!!!!
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the new A8 isn't on sale yet....it will be in June