Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 (edited) Here's something perfect for those who just struck it big with Toto. The rest of us, please form orderly queues....bank-robbers to the left, internet fraudsters to the right.....controlled drooling permitted..... At a glance: The New Audi A8 (courtesy of AudiWorld) Powerful, dynamic exterior design and overtly driver-oriented interior design, with a flair that combines sport with luxury At launch, two high-performance V8 engines 4.2 quattro: power output: 246 kW (335 bhp) at 6500 rpm; torque: 430 Nm at 3500 rpm. Top speed: 250 km/h. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds 3.7 quattro: power output: 206 kW (280 bhp) at 6500 rpm; torque: 360 Nm at 3750 rpm. Top speed: 250 km/h. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds 6-speed tiptronic with Dynamic Shift Program and Sport program quattro permanent four-wheel drive Aluminium running gear with 4-link front suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension Adaptive air suspension with continuously variable damper settings. Choice of three modes for individual spring/damper characteristics produce optimum operating dynamics and maximum comfort; additional lift mode for improved ground clearance on uneven terrain As an option: adaptive air suspension - sport, a sports suspension system again with three modes, for overtly sporty adjustment of the suspension to the driver's preferences, plus lift mode New high-performance brake system with electromechanical parking brake Automatic tyre pressure monitoring system Newly developed ASF-type aluminium body now offering 60 percent better rigidity Optimised safety technology with two-stage airbag activation for the driver and front passenger and the Audi SIDEGUARD head-level airbag system - as standard. New: active head restraints at the front Adaptive light, an innovative form of lighting technology with cornering light Adaptive cruise control, radar-assisted distance control Integrated MMI Multi Media Interface operating concept with self-evident, consistent operating logic Advanced key access and authorisation system One-touch memory, driver-oriented personalisation Edited July 12, 2002 by Renegade ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 More pics..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Looks opulent and luxurious, but dont like the steering wheel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 Yeah - neither do I. A tad too much wood, too, come to think of it.....I'd rather some brushed aluminium in place of all the trees remnants in there.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Yeah - neither do I. A tad too much wood, too, come to think of it.....I'd rather some brushed aluminium in place of all the trees remnants in there.... I'd much prefer the high quality techno look of the A4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 Agreed - then again, the 8's not targeted at us kids, remember ? We're in the wrong market segment for it to appeal too much to us.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Agreed - then again, the 8's not targeted at us kids, remember ? We're in the wrong market segment for it to appeal too much to us.... Ahh yes, anyway those who can afford it would probably not look at the steering wheel. I mean how are you gonna look at it when you are sitting behind? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 Dat troo....which is such a shame, considering that it should be quite a nice big car to drive. But, most likely, hell to park, esp in parallel lots..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Dat troo....which is such a shame, considering that it should be quite a nice big car to drive. But, most likely, hell to park, esp in parallel lots..... Talking about that, how is parking the Tody now? Got used to it yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 (edited) Er....no.... If you have to know, today was the first time I parked in a parallel lot. And I didn't do it the 'proper' way..... Edited July 12, 2002 by Renegade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Er....no.... If you have to know, today was the first time I parked in a parallel lot. And I didn't do it the 'proper' way..... Hmm..takes some time i guess, but from the way you parked just now, you seem comfy parking the car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Er....no.... If you have to know, today was the first time I parked in a parallel lot. And I didn't do it the 'proper' way..... parking sensors help alot eh?? cos tody got a high ass ........ but a beautiful ass, i must say... ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 Hmm..takes some time i guess, but from the way you parked just now, you seem comfy parking the car That's because it was the last lot in the row, conveniently unobstructed, and I just slotted right in.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 parking sensors help alot eh?? cos tody got a high ass ........ but a beautiful ass, i must say... ;) Parking sensors....? Nooooo........but, yeah, it's one beautiful....* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Hmm..takes some time i guess, but from the way you parked just now, you seem comfy parking the car That's because it was the last lot in the row, conveniently unobstructed, and I just slotted right in.... Practice makes perfect Try parallel parking more then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 (edited) Yeah, I know.... And I probably along the way have to change my signature to "Bang got sound", too.... Edited July 12, 2002 by Renegade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 12, 2002 Share July 12, 2002 Yeah, I know.... And I probably along the way have to change my signature to "Bang got sound", too.... Why damage such a beaut a** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie July 12, 2002 Author Share July 12, 2002 Not on purpose, of course.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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