Seductive Styling and Sinful Performance
Whoa! The A8 might be the most beautifully styled sedan currently being made. Of course I tend to like the understated, with a leaning towards contemporary design. To me, each crease, bend and fold is perfectly executed. One angle after another the car speaks to my soul, stimulating my senses. The A8 might be the most beautifully styled sedan currently being made. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
The 330-hp 4.2-L V8 sends the 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) A8 L to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
Despite its limousine-like rear seat compartment, the A8 L's takeoff is hardly smooth unless babying the throttle. It jerks away from standstill even in its regular 'D' transmission setting, not properly fitting its luxurious mission. On the positive, when shifted into its quicker reacting 'S' mode the big Audi is incredibly entertaining. Gear changes are snappy and precisely executed all the way from first to sixth. The transmission allows sequential manual shifting too, via the console mounted gear lever. But where are the steering wheel controls? I've become used to the convenience of tapping thumb buttons or pulling back on paddles, features available in rival luxury cars, and expected something similar to be part of the A8 package. 2004 Audi A8 L Review from (http://www.auto123.com/en/car-reviews/new/2004-audi-a8-l-road-test?artid=18561)
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