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Old 08-29-2004, 09:24 AM
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Default HP on Audi S8

I understand that the Audi S8 has 365 hp... And I've heard that the new S8 should have between 400-450hp when it does come out in the next couple years. Does anyone know if it will have an optional V12 or will audi relase a car more up to par in hp with the S55 AMG (493hp)?
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Old 08-29-2004, 09:38 AM
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Default There is already the A8 SWB W12 6.0 @ 450bhp

And it's sporting the aliminum spaceframe, plus Quattro obviously. So throw power to weight ratio and handling in the mix, and the Merc may have a handfull to keep up... (certainly if you encounter the odd corner or two).

A guy I know just ordered one, he claims it's faster than his RS6.


How much HP the S8 is going to deliver, or even what the engine will be, is anyones guess. You can be sure it'll be fast though...
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Default Check both of them out here...

Video of about 5 minutes/8.4 MB<ul><li><a href="http://www.audivideos.com/Videos/Reviews-Videos/Comparison-Audi-BMW-MB-V12.wmv">http://www.audivideos.com/Videos/Reviews-Videos/Comparison-Audi-BMW-MB-V12.wmv</a</li></ul>
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SWB???
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Default As in Short Wheel Base...

<center><img src="http://www.tyresmoke.net/albums/albur05/Img_1728.jpg"></center><p>Just new, so I doubt you'll see one in the street real soon, on your side of the pond...
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Default I saw one on wednesday undergoing a PDI

it was blue and had the keyless entry system.
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Default Ohhhh, are those available in the US?

What's the MSRP? That must be one hell of a beast.
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