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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES 2004 AUDI A8 L MSRP

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its
most technologically advanced flagship model ever - the extraordinary 2004
Audi A8 L.
Set to go on sale in June at dealers nationwide, the all-new 2004
Audi A8 L has a manufacturer suggested retail price of $68,500 for its
uncompromising long wheelbase luxury flagship.
The all-new aluminum body renders the new A8 L a timeless design,
but a sporty character is what really drives the flagship. Audi's stellar
4.2 liter V8 tuned to 330 horsepower at 6,500 revolutions per minute with a
peak torque of 317 lbs-ft. starting at just 3,500 rpm, a 6-speed automatic
transmission with Tiptronic* and the legendary quattro* all-wheel drive, all
add up to provide a top-of-the line sports sedan that doesn't compromise
comfort or sporty driving dynamics.
The all-new Audi A8 L has been completely redesigned, starting with
a re-engineered Audi Space Frame (ASF) for even greater strength and
weight-savings. An innovative Adaptive Air Suspension system with
infinitely adjustable adaptive damping control, air spring struts at each
wheel which provide consistent ride and driving dynamics at all times.
Customers can choose from four pre-defined suspension settings - from
overtly sporty to ultra-comfortable - to best match their road and driving
conditions.
The technological advancements continue inside the 2004 Audi A8 L
too. The new model is the first to feature Audi's Multi Media Interface
(MMI), an intuituve, user-friendly onboard electronics management system for
controlling features ranging from the sound system to the setting of the
suspension. Two separate monitors - a large seven-inch color monitor that
can be folded into the top-center of the dash and a three-inch monitor in
the center of the instrument cluster - provide visual confirmation of
operator choices. MMI, which is standard equipment, is technology designed
to assist the driver, not technology that inhibits the driver.
Among the long list of other standard equipment is quattro all-wheel
drive, a sunroof and 12-speaker Bose* Premium Surround System with 12-inch
subwoofer, bi-xenon headlights, multifunction steering wheel with audio
controls, and ten airbags including knee and rear side airbags.
Option packages include a Cold Weather Package with heated front and
rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a ski sack ($1,100); and a
Convenience Package with front seat ventilation, electric rear sunshade,
rear vanity mirrors, a tire pressure monitoring system and power trunk
open/close ($2,500).
Individual options include: solar sunroof panel ($650); front and
rear Parktronic* ($700); a choice of 18-inch 5-spoke cast alloy wheels with
all-season tires ($1,150) or 19-inch 12-spoke cast alloy wheels with
performance tires ($1,900).

Potsie

I've been waiting on these numbers forever and I'm glad the base MSRP is sub-70K.

no.radar

Sure thing.

JimR

Actually, it's about what I would expect. The sticker on the A8 was $69,900 as optioned, and that was in '99. They've really held the line on the base price, and I looked at the car last Saturday, and its one helluva set of wheels.

quattroatl

I was fortunate enough to drive the new A8L on Road Atlanta...it'll be worth every penny.

ChronicTeutonic

the A8L seems to be a good value verus getting nickel and dimed on options that are standard equipment in the A8L. Good post, hope to see it in the flash at the NY Auto Show this week!