A German Performance Limo with the Power of a Bull
As if the technologically advanced and ultra-luxurious A8 W12 isn't an adequate range topper, Audi has decided to raise the bar in the
exclusive high-performance luxury sedan market segment. How, you may ask? They've done it by shifting the A8's exquisite balance of luxury and performance towards the performance end of the spectrum with the all-new S8.
After developing and producing the new supercar-bashing RS-4 sedan, quattro GmBH, Audi's in-house tuning firm, promptly turned its efforts towards a new project; transforming the highly dynamic, three-year old A8 into a large vehicle capable delivering the thrill of a sports sedan and true driving enjoyment in a vehicle often used to chauffeur others around - and to do so without sacrificing
an ounce of comfort. I don't know about you, but this challenge seems as difficult - if not more - than those outlined for the RS4.
With millions upon millions of dollars poured into its flagship sedan, the A8 benefits from unique technologies limited to this top-tier model. Aside from the small-series production A2 subcompact, no other Audi features lightweight ASF (Audi Space Frame) aluminum construction and adaptive air suspension. Of course, the sublime Quattro all-wheel drive system and a full range of gasoline and diesel engines can't be forgotten. Combining these elements together, Audi's performance team couldn't have asked for a better base to start with.
As if the technologically advanced and ultra-luxurious A8 W12 isn't an adequate range topper, Audi has decided to raise the bar in the
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| Audi has shifted the A8's exquisite balance of luxury and performance towards the performance end of the spectrum with the all-new S8. (Photo: Audi Canada) |
After developing and producing the new supercar-bashing RS-4 sedan, quattro GmBH, Audi's in-house tuning firm, promptly turned its efforts towards a new project; transforming the highly dynamic, three-year old A8 into a large vehicle capable delivering the thrill of a sports sedan and true driving enjoyment in a vehicle often used to chauffeur others around - and to do so without sacrificing
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| Aside from the small-series production A2 subcompact, no other Audi features lightweight ASF (Audi Space Frame) aluminum construction and adaptive air suspension. (Photo: Audi Canada) |
With millions upon millions of dollars poured into its flagship sedan, the A8 benefits from unique technologies limited to this top-tier model. Aside from the small-series production A2 subcompact, no other Audi features lightweight ASF (Audi Space Frame) aluminum construction and adaptive air suspension. Of course, the sublime Quattro all-wheel drive system and a full range of gasoline and diesel engines can't be forgotten. Combining these elements together, Audi's performance team couldn't have asked for a better base to start with.