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2008 audi s8 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. It many respects, the audi a8 raised the bar for performance. three versions are available. The standard a8 boasts instant throttle response from its powerful 4. 2-liter v8 and six-speed automatic transmission, 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, integrates 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 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. For driving through the neighborhood or in stop-and-go traffic, however, we found it suffers from an overly sensitive throttle that makes smooth takeoffs a bit too challenging. for 2008, the a8 gets minor visual revisions and two new safety technologies: audi side assist and audi lane assist. 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. Both models come with dual-zone automatic climate control that uses temperature, moisture, and infrared sensors to demist the windows before they can even think about fogging. The a8 l adds manual rear side sunshades. 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, including front and rear park assist; power sunshades for the rear windows; power-adjustable rear seats; leather upholstery on the door panels, console and dashboard; rear dual-zone automatic climate control; massaging and ventilated front seats; alcantara interior trim; wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel; rearview camera; keyless access and starting; door-closing assist; power trunklid; trunk pass-through with a ski sack; and p255/40hr19 tires. The air suspension is firmer, the brakes are larger and the steering is quicker. Extra bright trim and 20-inch wheels with p265/35r20 tires 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 4,000) with firmer suspension settings, 20-inch wheels with p265/35r20 summer performance or all-season tires, and a multi-function leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles. A 14-speaker, 1000-watt bang & olufsen sound system custom-tailored to the audi's interior acoustics 6,300) is available. A premium package 3,275) includes advanced key, power rear sunshade, manual side sunshades, power trunk open/close, audi's advanced parking system with front and rear park assist and a rearview camera, and illuminated rear vanity mirrors. An exclusive package 11,500) includes alabaster white or cognac leather upholstery with black piping, alcantara headliner, special wood trim, and a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel. options for the a8 and a8l include adaptive cruise control 2,100), which uses radar to maintain a prescribed dis. 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 easy to get in and out. The optional 19- and 20-inch wheels and tires more aggressively fill the wheelwells 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 a v10 badge on each front fender and 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-wh.
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