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Old 11-04-08, 09:20 PM
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In 1997, IVM Automotive of Munich, Germany built a 2-door Audi A8 Coupé. The car was unveiled at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show. Audi contracted IVM to build the prototype, and was considering production of the vehicle. The coupé had a re-engineered alloy body, shorter than the production A8 saloon. . The car included custom leather seats which could seat four. Ultimately, Audi decided not to put the A8 Coupé into production, citing lower-than-expected sales figures for the similar BMW 8 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé. Only one A8 Coupé was ever built. The single prototype, painted a color called "Ming Blue Pearl," remains the property of IVM Automotive, and resides in Munich. Its last public appearance was in 2002 on a series of test drives.
 
Old 11-04-08, 09:32 PM
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Hmmm... Interesting... Looks alot like the previous gen CL. I like it. Too bad it stayed a concept.
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Old 11-05-08, 05:26 AM
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booooooooo i thought it would be the newer A8 lol
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Old 11-05-08, 06:10 AM
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Yep, coupe with the newer style would look better!!
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Old 11-05-08, 06:18 PM
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I actually like it, but yes the new A8 body style please.
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Old 11-05-08, 06:24 PM
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Not new, but not bad either.

I would have rocked that back when it was new.
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