View Full Version : Has anyone driven the new A8L 4.0 Turbo yet? Any thoughts?
Aronis
October 9th, 2012, 17:17
Hi,
I am curious if anyone has driven a 2013 A8L with the 4.0 liter turbo? I had a chance to drive an S8 (great car) and I have heard the 3.0SC is not quite up to the challenge of that size car!
Just looking for personal experience.
Thank you,
Mike
Fonzie Audi
October 9th, 2012, 19:00
I did before purchase of S6. It was very smooth. Heavy and smooth. The 8 speed purs along nicely.
Inside was beautiful
Jimmy
October 9th, 2012, 19:57
Yes, I had also driven one a few weeks ago...that motor is exactly what the car needed...agreed; the 3.0 leaves one wanting more, especially at the price they are asking for them and the size of the boat that it is.
It will be great used car buy in 3-5 years I bet...all that cash now tho is hard to swallow for such a hugely depreciating asset.
4everRS
October 9th, 2012, 21:58
I didn't realize that the 4.0t was available in the A8L.
AndyBG
October 10th, 2012, 09:13
I didn't realize that the 4.0t was available in the A8L.
In Europe, I presume in US too, MY '13, both A8/A8 L recieved 4.0 T - 420 hp instead of 4.2 N/A...
Aronis
October 13th, 2012, 19:42
There are several dealers who have the 4.0t in stock. I am planning on driving one on Monday.
Aronis
October 15th, 2012, 18:22
Drove it today. Very Nice...
Has panoramic sunroof, 22 way comfort seats. $92,000 - sale $6000=$86,000 - $3000 loyalty discount = $83,000.....less than my RS6 cost 9 years ago LOL...
Plenty fast, yes it's heavy on the turns, has all season tires.....
Tempting....
But will it make me smile like my RS6?
Mike
mnsnwbrdr
October 15th, 2012, 22:57
Drove it today. Very Nice... Has panoramic sunroof, 22 way comfort seats. $92,000 - sale $6000=$86,000 - $3000 loyalty discount = $83,000.....less than my RS6 cost 9 years ago LOL... Plenty fast, yes it's heavy on the turns, has all season tires..... Tempting.... But will it make me smile like my RS6? Mike It's bigger and 10 yrs newer ... :)
Aronis
October 21st, 2012, 14:03
It's tempting...I'd like to see info on what tweaking can be done on that engine. My understanding is that the transmission is NOT a weak link in this car...
Any insider info on S8 transmission vs. A8 4.0 transmission???
Mike