Audi A8 Top Of The Line Model
When you think of German automotive excellence, Mercedes and BMW are 2 brands that easily come to mind. Audi, too, has been making a name for itself and is poised to cause a lot of trouble for its Bavarian cousins with its current line of automobiles and planned models. The cream of the crop Audi is the A8, a true champion and a brilliant alternative to BMW and Mercedes. We’ll take a detailed look at Audi’s top-of-the-line sedan and what it has to offer to you, the ECU sedan enthusiast.
Back in 1994 Audi made a decision to take on Mercedes and BMW by introducing an all new automobile the full size Audi A8. As the 1st vehicle built on an entirely aluminum platform [for weight savings optimization] the Audi A8 has been continually restating the German luxury car market ever since. Back in 1997, the Audi A8 became the first car in the world to supply 6 air bags. Later, more powerful diesel and petrol powered engines were introduced to further separate the brand from its competitors.
Since 1997 the A8 has been marketed in the USA, but it hasn’t swiped as many sales away from Mercedes and BMW as Audi had was hoping. Still, the present model offers much aptitude and technological invention to be actually a different model from BMW’s 7-Series or Mercedes’ S-Class.
One thing that Audi fans have appreciated about the Audi A8 is its diverse engine decisions. Actually , a strong petrol powered V8 is offered, but other engine selections including V10 and V12 engines have shown up as well. Turbo diesel aspirated V6 and V8 engines have made their way onto European versions of the auto, but not in America where emissions standards are much more restrictive.
So, what exactly can you get with an Audi A8 besides a wide variety of engine choices? Much, as revealed here:
6 speed Tiptronic transmission
Quattro all wheel drive
Power sunroof
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Front and rear foglamps
Premium sound system
18 inch alloy wheels
Full leather interior
…much more!
For a retail price of slightly below $70,000 for the “base” model, the Audi A8 is priced competitively against similar sized BMW and Mercedes models. However, if it is speed that you want, then the W12 model will get you there in about 5 seconds. In this example, you will have to pony up at least $118,000 for the top-of-the-line Audi A8.
Of course, not everybody wants a car as big and as pricey as the Audi A8. If your tastes are faster, the automaker markets 13 other models in North America and its Volkswagen division also offers a big variety of less expensive models.
Then again if it is an Audi A8 that you need, then price may not be an object. At least Audi hopes it is that way for many of its well heeled customers!.
To read more about cars and see some of the most expensive cars in the world, visit thesupercars.org and along the way, have a look at Audi A6 auctions.
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