Audi A8 Preview North Carolina

Audi's flagship A8 was first introduced to the public in 1994, although it did not arrive in North America until 1997. It was the world's first car built on an aluminum platform"the Audi Space Frame. Offering a host of standard luxury appointments, a strong V-8 powerplant, and standard quattro four-wheel drive, the A8 represented the pinnacle of Audi engineering.

Local Companies

Leith Audi
600 Auto Park Blvd
Cary, NC
Audi of Charlotte
9300 E. Independence Blvd
Matthews, NC
Deal Audi
621 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC
Flow Audi of Greensboro
4106 W Wendover Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Flow Audi
425 Silas Creek Pky
Winston Salem, NC
Joe Pecheles Audi
203 SE. Greenville Boulevard
Greenville, NC
Valley Auto World Used Cars & Trucks
(910) 867-7000
3810 Sycamore Dairy Rd
Fayetteville, NC
Patterson Automotive Companies Mt. Airy Nc
(336) 786-2118
508 N Andy Griffith Pkwy
Mount Airy, NC
Davis Chevrolet Inc
(336) 249-9000
Lexington, NC
N C Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency
(910) 738-2732
220 N Chestnut St
Lumberton, NC


Critical Knowledge:
  • Revised and upgraded for 2008

  • Aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction

  • Standard quattro permanent four-wheel drive

  • V-8, V-10 and V-12 powerplants available

  • Recalibrated steering and air suspension

  • Improved soundproofing for a quieter ride

  • Offering Audi side-assist lane-change technology

  • Updated exterior appearance

Introduction
Audi's flagship A8 was first introduced to the public in 1994, although it did not arrive in North America until 1997. It was the world's first car built on an aluminum platform"the Audi Space Frame. Offering a host of standard luxury appointments, a strong V-8 powerplant, and standard quattro four-wheel drive, the A8 represented the pinnacle of Audi engineering. The second-generation A8 was introduced in 2004, utilizing the next-generation Audi Space Frame and even more advanced technology. For 2008, Audi has updated the A8 by improving the vehicle's suspension, steering, soundproofing, and technological offerings of their flagship model.

Model Lineup
The range-topping A8 is available in four different versions: A8, A8 L, A8 L W12, and S8. All share the same basic chassis with the exception of the "L" models, which have an additional 5 inches of wheelbase"translating directly to additional room for rear-seat passengers. While versions sold elsewhere in the world may be equipped with V-6 engines, A8 models sold in the United States offer V-8, V-10 and W-12 powerplants.

Click here to read the rest of the article at JDPower.com

Featured Local Company

Leith Audi

600 Auto Park Blvd
Cary, NC

Regional Articles
- Audi A8 Preview Albemarle NC
- Audi A8 Preview Apex NC
- Audi A8 Preview Arden NC
- Audi A8 Preview Asheboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Asheville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Bessemer City NC
- Audi A8 Preview Boone NC
- Audi A8 Preview Brevard NC
- Audi A8 Preview Burlington NC
- Audi A8 Preview Camp Lejeune NC
- Audi A8 Preview Candler NC
- Audi A8 Preview Cary NC
- Audi A8 Preview Chapel Hill NC
- Audi A8 Preview Charlotte NC
- Audi A8 Preview Clayton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Clemmons NC
- Audi A8 Preview Clinton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Concord NC
- Audi A8 Preview Conover NC
- Audi A8 Preview Dunn NC
- Audi A8 Preview Durham NC
- Audi A8 Preview Eden NC
- Audi A8 Preview Elizabeth City NC
- Audi A8 Preview Fayetteville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Forest City NC
- Audi A8 Preview Fort Bragg NC
- Audi A8 Preview Fuquay Varina NC
- Audi A8 Preview Garner NC
- Audi A8 Preview Gastonia NC
- Audi A8 Preview Goldsboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Granite Falls NC
- Audi A8 Preview Greensboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Greenville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Havelock NC
- Audi A8 Preview Henderson NC
- Audi A8 Preview Hendersonville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Hickory NC
- Audi A8 Preview High Point NC
- Audi A8 Preview Hillsborough NC
- Audi A8 Preview Hope Mills NC
- Audi A8 Preview Huntersville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Jacksonville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Kannapolis NC
- Audi A8 Preview Kernersville NC
- Audi A8 Preview King NC
- Audi A8 Preview Kings Mountain NC
- Audi A8 Preview Kinston NC
- Audi A8 Preview Knightdale NC
- Audi A8 Preview Laurinburg NC
- Audi A8 Preview Leland NC
- Audi A8 Preview Lenoir NC
- Audi A8 Preview Lexington NC
- Audi A8 Preview Lillington NC
- Audi A8 Preview Lincolnton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Louisburg NC
- Audi A8 Preview Lumberton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Marion NC
- Audi A8 Preview Matthews NC
- Audi A8 Preview Mebane NC
- Audi A8 Preview Mocksville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Monroe NC
- Audi A8 Preview Mooresville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Morganton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Mount Airy NC
- Audi A8 Preview Mount Olive NC
- Audi A8 Preview Murphy NC
- Audi A8 Preview New Bern NC
- Audi A8 Preview North Wilkesboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Raeford NC
- Audi A8 Preview Raleigh NC
- Audi A8 Preview Reidsville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Roanoke Rapids NC
- Audi A8 Preview Rockingham NC
- Audi A8 Preview Rocky Mount NC
- Audi A8 Preview Roxboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Rutherfordton NC
- Audi A8 Preview Salisbury NC
- Audi A8 Preview Sanford NC
- Audi A8 Preview Shelby NC
- Audi A8 Preview Siler City NC
- Audi A8 Preview Statesville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Tarboro NC
- Audi A8 Preview Taylorsville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Thomasville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Trinity NC
- Audi A8 Preview Wake Forest NC
- Audi A8 Preview Waxhaw NC
- Audi A8 Preview Waynesville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Weaverville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Wendell NC
- Audi A8 Preview Whiteville NC
- Audi A8 Preview Williamston NC
- Audi A8 Preview Wilmington NC
- Audi A8 Preview Wilson NC
- Audi A8 Preview Winston Salem NC
- Audi A8 Preview Zebulon NC
Related Articles
- Audi S4 North Carolina
The Audi S4 is a performance variant of Audi's A4 sedan. While the standard Audi A4 models utilize turbocharged 4-cylinder or normally aspirated V-6 engines, the high-performance S4 models have traditionally offered significantly more power, upgraded suspensions, and sport-oriented interior appointments.
- 2005 Audi A6 Preview North Carolina
- Audi TTS North Carolina
- Audi A3 TDI North Carolina
- 2008 Audi TT Roadster Preview North Carolina
- 2008 Audi R8 Preview North Carolina
- Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet North Carolina
- 2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Audi TTS North Carolina
- 2008 Audi TT Preview North Carolina
- 2008 Detroit Auto Show: Audi R8 Concept North Carolina

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History