An 05' A8L really as quick as an 03' S8?
04-24-2007, 03:37 PM
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An 05' A8L really as quick as an 03' S8?
The model guide lists the 0-60 times for an the 2005 A8L as 6.3sec. Same time listed for a 2003 S8.
With the extra weight of the A8L and the 335 vs 360 HP engines, I am surprised. I find it hard to believe, actually.
Anyone driven both? Do the new A8s feel as quick as an S8?
With the extra weight of the A8L and the 335 vs 360 HP engines, I am surprised. I find it hard to believe, actually.
Anyone driven both? Do the new A8s feel as quick as an S8?
04-24-2007, 04:28 PM
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You are not the only one who has a hard time believing that.
<ul><li><a href="http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury/112_0409_luxury_sedan_comparison/2004_audi_a8l_specs.html">MotorTrend</a></li></ul>
04-24-2007, 04:29 PM
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One more........
Ask the same question in the D3 forum and see.<ul><li><a href="http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2004-to-2006-audi-a8-1.htm">Consumer Guide</a></li></ul>
04-25-2007, 06:33 AM
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TOO funny - I was just about to post I'm hoping for some seat time in one tonight possibly. See...
...separate post in a moment.
If it comes through, you can fully expect a detailed Paul report on it if ya'd like 8-).
REAL nice f'n cars.
If it comes through, you can fully expect a detailed Paul report on it if ya'd like 8-).
REAL nice f'n cars.
04-25-2007, 07:36 AM
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I was hoping that Randy has clocked his at the track!
CAR Magazine was showing the D2 S8 at 5.7sec, if I'm not mistaken, but it's possible that this was on a manual EU model. From the seat of my pants, I'm sure the S8 w/ the auto tranny is at max a 6.0sec car, if not below that.
Keep in mind, though, that 0-60mph figures depend on road, tire and launch conditions. Ie, you'd want to keep your foot on the brake, get the revs up to 4K+ and then release and launch. Would anyone want to fry their clutches doing this? I don't think so. Only journos do it.
Keep in mind, though, that 0-60mph figures depend on road, tire and launch conditions. Ie, you'd want to keep your foot on the brake, get the revs up to 4K+ and then release and launch. Would anyone want to fry their clutches doing this? I don't think so. Only journos do it.
04-25-2007, 09:46 AM
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As if we're going to believe everything that they write ... :)
" Meanwhile, all of this is attended by an exhaust note right out of a Bocelli aria -- half Lotus Esprit V-8 wail, half Mustang Cobra ballsy bellow. True aural inspiration. "
My Saab Aero's exhaust provides better 'aural inspiration' than the S8's.
My Saab Aero's exhaust provides better 'aural inspiration' than the S8's.