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When you feel of German automotive excellence, Mercedes and BMW are two brands that easily come to mind. Audi, also, has been making a name for itself and is poised to trigger a lot of difficulty for its Bavarian cousins with its existing line of cars and planned models. The cream of the crop Audi is the A8, a true champion and a terrific option to BMW and Mercedes. Lets take a closer look at Audis leading-of-the-line sedan and what it has to offer to you, the European sedan enthusiast.

Back in 1994 Audi decided to take on Mercedes and BMW by introducing an all new automobile the full size Audi A8. As the first car built on an entirely aluminum platform [for weight savings optimization] the Audi A8 has been constantly redefining the German luxury automobile industry ever given that. Way back in 1997, the Audi A8 became the 1st vehicle in the globe to offer you six air bags. Later, more potent diesel and gasoline powered engines had been introduced to further separate the brand from its competitors.

Because 1997 the A8 has been marketed in the USA, but it hasnt swiped as a lot of sales away from Mercedes and BMW as Audi had hoped. Still, the existing model delivers a lot flair and technological innovation to be really a different model from BMWs 7-Series or Mercedes S-Class.

One particular issue that Audi enthusiasts have appreciated about the Audi A8 is its diverse engine choices. Certainly, a strong gasoline powered V8 is provided, but other engine choices such as V10 and V12 engines have shown up as well. Turbo diesel aspirated V6 and V8 engines have created their way onto European versions of the vehicle, but not in America exactly where emissions standards are considerably a lot more restrictive.

So, what precisely can you get with an Audi A8 besides a wide assortment of engine selections? Significantly, as outlined right here:

6 speed Tiptronic transmission

Quattro all wheel drive

Energy sunroof

Bi-Xenon headlamps

Front and rear foglamps

Premium sound technique

mustang body kit

18 inch alloy wheels

Full leather interior

much far more!

For a retail cost of just below $70,000 for the base model, the Audi A8 is priced competitively against related sized BMW and Mercedes models. However, if it is speed that you want, then the W12 model will get you there in about 5 seconds. In this case, youll have to pony up at least $118,000 for the prime-of-the-line Audi A8.

Of course, not absolutely everyone desires a car as large and as pricey as the Audi A8. If your tastes are a bit simpler, the automaker markets 13 other models in North America and its Volkswagen division also delivers a wide selection of much less pricey models.

Then once again if it is an Audi A8 that you want, then value will not be an object. At least Audi hopes it is that way for several of its nicely heeled buyers!