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Old 04-06-2009, 08:36 PM   #1
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Default Anyone seen an Audi A8 L 6.0 Quattro before?

Never even heard of em let alone seen one before, was behind one coming home from work today!

Anyone got anymore info on em!?

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Old 04-06-2009, 08:38 PM   #2
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Doesnt that car have the W12 engine?
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Old 04-06-2009, 08:40 PM   #3
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Yeah its the W12 engine. Basically a Bentley Conti GT engine minus the turbo's.

I proper love these cars! Always loved A8's and them new ones are something else, especially the limo version, thats what the L means.
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Old 04-06-2009, 08:42 PM   #4
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according to this site http://www.iloveindia.com/cars/audi/audi-a8.html aswell as 4wd its got a 6.0L W12 petrol engine produces an output of 450 PS @ 6200 rpm and a torque of 580 Nm @ 4000 rpm ... impressive
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:20 PM   #5
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Wasn't one of these used in the latest transporter film?
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:28 PM   #6
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my bossbought one a couple of years back.was a lovely car with every toy under the sun but im sure he lost around 40k in 12months
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I'll take this one please, th mighty S8

The engine comes from the Lambo range i believe

Engine: V10, 5204cc, 40v
Max power: 444bhp @ 7000rpm
Max torque: 398lb ft @ 3500rpm
0 - 60mph: 5.1sec (claimed)
Top Speed: 155mph (limited)


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Old 05-06-2009, 03:47 PM   #8
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I like the A8 shape used in Ronin
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S8 is nice, deffo for the grandad in a hurry tho!
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