- sedan 132,604
- 3,798 below average
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- Midvale, UT
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- 3,798 below average sedan 132,604 diesel white automatic
2007 audi a8 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Power and sophistication. introductionthe audi a8 is a big luxury sedan designed to challenge the bmw 7 series and mercedes-benz s-class. The a8 beats them in some areas and in others it has raised the bar for performance. The standard a8 features a 4. 2-liter v8 and six-speed automatic transmission that deliver instant throttle response, while quattro all-wheel drive and an adaptable air suspension provide an excellent balance between handling and ride quality. Audi's multi-media interface, or mmi, integrate controls for various features and electronic systems into a big knob. It's a little easier to learn than bmw's idrive, but it isn't easy. It's the only 12-cylinder sedan from germany's big three luxury brands with all-wheel drive. the audi s8, new for 2007, is powered by a 5. 2-liter v10 and comes with a firmer suspension, faster steering, and bigger brakes. The s8 is distinguished by special trim and equipment inside and out. The s8 is perfect for triple digit speeds on wide-open highways and would be an excellent choice for a cross country race. It's also a good selection for getting away from enemy agents, for those in that line of work, particularly in bad weather. All come with audi quattro all-wheel drive. the a8 4. 2 rides on a 115. 9-inch wheelbase, while the a8 l adds 5. 1 inches in both wheelbase and overall length. Both are powered by a 4. 2-liter v8 rated at 350 horsepower and come with a six-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic manual shift control. The air conditioning uses temperature, moisture, and infrared sensors to demist the windows before they can even think about fogging. The parking brake is operated by a switch. the a8 l w12 rides on the 121-inch wheelbase and is powered by the 450-hp w12 engine. It comes with ultra-luxury amenities such as power sunshades for the rear windows; heated power-adjustable rear seats; and leather upholstery on the door panels, console and dashboard. The air suspension is firmer, the brakes are larger and the steering is quicker. Extra bright trim and 20-inch wheels contribute to a distinctive look outside; while inside are sport seats upholstered in two-tone leather, darker wood or carbon fiber trim with aluminum accents, and white-on-gray italic gauge faces. option packages for the a8 and a8 l include a sport package 2,800) with firmer suspension settings, 19-inch wheels with p255/40r19 summer performance or all-season tires, and a multi-function leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles. A similar package is available with 275/35zr20 performance tires on 20-inch wheels 4,000). A 14-speaker, 1000-watt bang & olufsen sound system custom-tailored to the audi's interior acoustics 6,300) is available. Most of the stand-alone luxury options offered on the standard-wheelbase a8 are available on the s8 for the same prices. Carbon-fiber interior trim 550) is available. safety features on all a8 models includes 10 air bags. In a crash, computers quickly determine which dual-threshold, dual-stage air bags to deploy, how quick. walkaroundelegant. That's how we'd describe the a8 in a word, but elegant in a forceful fashion that's not at all prissy. The a8's distinct wedge shape features a short front overhang, a low hood-line and a high, powerful tail. The shoulder line rises to the rear, creating the impression of a crouched beast ready to spring. Choose the a8 over the a8 l if squeezing into tight parking spots is more important than a vast rear seating area, remembering that the standard a8's rear accommodations are quite expansive by typical sedan standards. at 115. 9 inches, the standard a8 is fractionally longer in wheelbase than a cadillac dts. The a8 l is essentially the same length overall as a mercedes s-class and bmw 750i. The a8 l wheelbase stretches 121. 0 inches, which leaves it 3. 6 inches short of the long-wheelbase mercedes and 2. 2 inches short of the long-wheelbase bmw. The audi is an inch wider than the mercedes-benz and comparable to the bmw. all the doors open extra wide, making it easier to get in and out. The optional 19- and 20-inch wheels and tires more aggressively fill the wheel wells and provide a surprisingly smooth ride in spite of their short sidewalls. The a8 l w12 gets the 19-inch wheel/tire package standard; with 20-inch wheels available and 18-inchers (which offer the best ride) offered as a no-cost option. all models feature a tall, vertical grille that connects audi's familiar horizontally split grilles over the front bumper, emphasized with a chrome surround. the rear of the a8 models feature taillights that fit flush with the clean rear design. A red-and-black s8 badge is offset to the lower right. Sharp-eyed audi-watchers might notice additional s8 badges on the front fenders and front brake calipers, as well as unique aluminum-look trim on the side mirrors and door handles. An a8 l 4. 2 weighs 150 pounds less than a bmw 750li and only 23 pounds more than a mercedes-benz s550, neither of which have all-wheel drive. The a8 benefits from a highly rigid structure, which means less flex, and the a8 feels as if it's milled from a single block of bar-stock aluminum. A rigid structure is t. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sport Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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