First Drive: 2012 Audi S8
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Or the V-8 hybrid Audi? How is your moms X5 holding up?
What does Lexus have to do with this? It would certainly boost Hyundai's image.
This thread is about the S8.
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You mean the same V8 Hybrid system Lexus had to come up with because they didn't want to sell a higher cylinder LS in the US market? The S Class is basically sold in the US with five diff't engines. Lexus has two, both V8s. The A8 will have four within the next MY. (Hybrid, 4.2 V8, TDI, S8)
We could keep going all day. Every brand has their downsides and "holes" in their lineup. It takes a true enthusiast to agree and move on, not complain and start making personal attacks
We could keep going all day. Every brand has their downsides and "holes" in their lineup. It takes a true enthusiast to agree and move on, not complain and start making personal attacks
. This thread is about the Audi S8, not your desire to come here and defecate on Lexus in any thread then try to act like the victim. FYI the S-class and A8 can be had with 4 cylinder engines. And most A8s sold in the U.K are FWD.
A true enthusiast? The irony
There was no personal attack. I asked a question about your mother's X5 since some people love the South Carolina built X5.
You go convince them we do want it and would buy the LS-F if they make it
I would even be happy if the LS-F they make just got a direct carry over current IS-F drivetrain, just make it quiet. I don't want to hear anything in my LS.
I would even be happy if the LS-F they make just got a direct carry over current IS-F drivetrain, just make it quiet. I don't want to hear anything in my LS.
the tech on the car is spectacular. 
double-glazed windows with active noise cancellation will provide a sublimely hushed experience and that drive train will provide astounding and effortless thrust while still offering surprising fuel economy with the cylinder deactivation...
i don't care for the rims or front of the car, but the side, 3/4 rear and rear views look awesome.
i ♥ this very much.
double-glazed windows with active noise cancellation will provide a sublimely hushed experience and that drive train will provide astounding and effortless thrust while still offering surprising fuel economy with the cylinder deactivation...i don't care for the rims or front of the car, but the side, 3/4 rear and rear views look awesome.
i ♥ this very much.
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the tech on the car is spectacular. double-glazed windows with active noise cancellation will provide a sublimely hushed experience and that drive train will provide astounding and effortless thrust while still offering surprising fuel economy with the cylinder deactivation...
i don't care for the rims or front of the car, but the side, 3/4 rear and rear views look awesome.
i ♥ this very much.
double-glazed windows with active noise cancellation will provide a sublimely hushed experience and that drive train will provide astounding and effortless thrust while still offering surprising fuel economy with the cylinder deactivation...i don't care for the rims or front of the car, but the side, 3/4 rear and rear views look awesome.
i ♥ this very much.
2012 Audi S8
4.0L V8 Turbo 520hp/479lbft
19 city/ 28 highway
4,354lbs
2012 Infiniti G37
3.7L V6 328hp/269lbft
19 city/ 27 highway
3,628lbs
I applaud Audi
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Audi makes great vehicles and I find them absolutely dull to look at. Fancy LED X-mas lights do not make for interesting design. They have followed the same old page the last 3 decades.
While I am not head over heels with the Jaguar XJ...now that at least looks different.
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The MPGs the Audis and Porsches are currently attaining is AMAZING
This S8, IMO, would be the perfect DD for one needing sport and size (family, business) and AWD (climate)... oh yeah, at $100K (est)
This S8, IMO, would be the perfect DD for one needing sport and size (family, business) and AWD (climate)... oh yeah, at $100K (est)
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The car does looks like an A4 in the pics. But when you see an A8 or S8 in person you know at first glance it's not A4. Especially if you saw this car in person with 20 or option 21 inch tires. Real sleeper
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Except they don't. B/C I've been in both very recently and cannot remotely be confused. The S8 looks superb on paper and I KNOW it will be a glorious car but I am sorry it looks like a giant A6, which looks like a giant A4, which looks like a giant A3.
Audi makes great vehicles and I find them absolutely dull to look at. Fancy LED X-mas lights do not make for interesting design. They have followed the same old page the last 3 decades.
While I am not head over heels with the Jaguar XJ...now that at least looks different.
Got damn that is amazing by the S8
Audi makes great vehicles and I find them absolutely dull to look at. Fancy LED X-mas lights do not make for interesting design. They have followed the same old page the last 3 decades.
While I am not head over heels with the Jaguar XJ...now that at least looks different.
Got damn that is amazing by the S8
Love this car.....
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A fantastic vehicle indeed and this time, in terms of performance figures, it beats the W12 version on BOTH horsepower and torque. Win-win on this regard.
However, I do have a question:
Is this new S8 available in LONG-WHEELBASE form (i.e. an S8 L)???
Hell yeah, build that RS8 baby.
You can't let the S65 AMG LWB have all the glory, can you Audi?
Build that RS8 LWB, Audi
However, I do have a question:
Is this new S8 available in LONG-WHEELBASE form (i.e. an S8 L)???
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
The Audi S8 isn't made for us. As S8 Product Manager Wayne Killen noted when we requested more intensity, "Oh... you're looking for an RS8." Yes. Exactly. Pretty, pretty please. (And Mr. Killen, we hope you've made good progress on it since last we spoke...)
You can't let the S65 AMG LWB have all the glory, can you Audi?
Build that RS8 LWB, Audi
Most Euros cars looks insane on paper, let's see how it actually works in reality.
The XJ does look amazing, too small inside though. Feels like a mid size.
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