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Alongside the Shooting Brake concept that previews the next TT, Audi unveiled another main attraction at this week’s Tokyo auto show: a Lamborghini-powered version of its A8 flagship sedan, dubbed the S8 after Ingolstadt’s “S-Line” go-fast division.
Motivated by a torquier version of the 5.2-liter V10 engine that equips the Lambo Gallardo, the S8 develops 450 horsepower and a massive 398 pound-feet of torque, good to pull this two-tons-plus sedan from 0-62mph in just 5.1 seconds. Top speed is governed to 155mph.
Permanent all-wheel-drive comes standard and helps to put all that grunt to the ground - peak torque is available at just 3500rpm. Ceramic disc brakes are also part of the package.
A firmer setting has been dialed in for the car's adaptive air suspension, and the steering has also been upgraded for sportier driving. The S8 won’t be available to customers worldwide until the middle of next year.
or you could just get the Phateon, same overall car but its powered by a 6.0 liter W12
The phateon is basically the same car as the bentely (continental?) and the A8.... but you get this bad boy......
There is also a W12 A8........ it was in Transporter 2.
That S8 will definatley be hot!
really? I've yet to see a W12 A8 in this country... the phaeton on the other hand... that pic was taken above was in my driveway
Check out Transporter 2 they have one in the movie.
I don't need no stinking SIG. Wait this is one.
DOH!
that makes sense, since lamborghini is owned by vw/audi
i'd rather have a gallardo, though
you get to drive it ryan? how is it
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The phaetons are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
especially the W12, seems like the power is endless, it just goes and goes and goes, smothest riding car EVER and it can pin you in your seat preaty good, heated and air conditioned seats with built in massagers, the audio is amazing for factory equiptment, the wsseats are like 18 way adjustable, motorized wood trim hides all the vents when they aren't being used, you turn the heating/AC on you see liytle hidden things pop open and @!#$ all over the place, there are motorized sun shades that go up and down with a button, the sunroof has aan invisable solar panel in it so when the car sits on very very hot days it runs a system that circulates fresh in and out of the car ALL the time without puting any strain on the batteries (has 2, one for all the accesories and one to run the engine) so when you open the door you never hget the heat wave in the face, you get the parking sensors, electronicly control air suspension, adjust height and handling, all wheel drive, that car is @!#$in AWSOME... but like all VW's they have electric issues. And parts are sell the wife expensive... an A/C compressor warranty cost is about $1,000!!
sweet car though
I work at an audi dealership and we are going to see the lambo sometime soon. i drove the A8 w12 and its a MONSTER lol. its such a nice car and tons of balls. plus its got a fridge between the back seats lol. Have a good one
Darkstars wrote:The phaetons are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
especially the W12, seems like the power is endless, it just goes and goes and goes, smothest riding car EVER and it can pin you in your seat preaty good, heated and air conditioned seats with built in massagers, the audio is amazing for factory equiptment, the wsseats are like 18 way adjustable, motorized wood trim hides all the vents when they aren't being used, you turn the heating/AC on you see liytle hidden things pop open and @!#$ all over the place, there are motorized sun shades that go up and down with a button, the sunroof has aan invisable solar panel in it so when the car sits on very very hot days it runs a system that circulates fresh in and out of the car ALL the time without puting any strain on the batteries (has 2, one for all the accesories and one to run the engine) so when you open the door you never hget the heat wave in the face, you get the parking sensors, electronicly control air suspension, adjust height and handling, all wheel drive, that car is @!#$in AWSOME... but like all VW's they have electric issues. And parts are sell the wife expensive... an A/C compressor warranty cost is about $1,000!!
sweet car though
Does this mean Mr. VeeDub Nazi actually like a V W??
dan
My momma told me I was cool = )
I find the rs6 more impressive. v8 twin turbo and few other neat things. Looks bad ass too!
Darkstars wrote:The phateon is basically the same car as the bentely (continental?) and the A8.... but you get this bad boy......
Only thing is the volks i think comes with 420hp and the Cgt pumps out 552hp on the twin turbo'd W12. At the dealership i'm a tech at, we do bentley and rolls also. I don't know too much about the volks..But the conti is an amazing ride, mainly the 2 door coupe. Just the tone of the exhaust alone is sawweet. Theres's bypass valves just before the muflers, which at high speeds they open up for free flow. Hehe..but it's a b*tch to work on. The only things that can be serviced on the engine(without dropping it completely)..oil change and plugs. Anything else, forget it..The whole powertrain is dropped out..and this is like a good 17+hr job. Theres actually a clearance of only 6mm's around the whole engine bay, if you find more that that spec, there something wrong and needs to be corrected. There's just so much technoligy in this car, that it's insane. Plus with the AWD, you pretty much feel your spine get forced into the seat, on take off. Ne-waz next time the powertrain gets dropped, I'll definitely snap a pic of the beautiful 'Snails" hanging on the side for you all, although there actually pretty small
yeah, i did a telematics recall on an RS6 last month, that car is fast as hell. At the 35000 mile service it gets a timing belt already. but yeah, that call is 100% Balls!
dubduce18s wrote:
Does this mean Mr. VeeDub Nazi actually like a V W??
dan
I've always said they sucked... which they do, doesn't mena i don't liek any of them
oh and yes 420 Hp 6.0 liter W12.... seems underpowered since the car weighs as much as Rhode Island but still hits 60 mph in around 5 and half seconds and pulls mid-low 14's in 1/4 mile.... its a fat pig but it @!#$in moves!
Darkstars wrote:
that looks like a joy to work on.
-Borsty
how much does road island weigh?
my car has to be close
other cars, better cars?
as much as big SUV's hahaha
Borsty wrote:Darkstars wrote:
that looks like a joy to work on.
I hate newer gearman car engine bays! If I have a badass w12 engine I want to see it! I don't want a bunch of tupperware covering it up! weak sauce...
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Darkstars: Couldnt you just take that plastic crap off with no problems?
dan
My momma told me I was cool = )
nah its clean with the plastic on there.
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No way, if it's build like the flying spur..theres only resevoirs under that plastic. your not going to see anymore of the motor than what you see right now. I've said it before, there's only 6mm's of clearance around the whole motor
well luckily the W12's are a rare site since the top of the line W12 4 seater tops out about $105,000.... for that price alot of people buy something better. So I've only had to work on W12 1 time ever
