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Audi and V8
For Audi in their Audi S8 5. 2 FSI quattro, the V10 was a compromise between a V12 which would be too long and suffer more internal friction due to extra cylinders and values, and a V8 which would be more compact but have larger heavier pistons and produce lower revs.
* Audi V8
As a cheaper alternative to the existing ( but updated ) W12 engine, the new model can have a twin-turbo 4-litre V8 engine ( developed jointly with Audi ).
As of late 1988, the Audi V8 was available.
Succeeding the Audi V8, and now in its third generation, the A8 has been offered with both front-or permanent all-wheel drive — and in short-and long-wheelbase variants.
Unlike its predecessor, the Audi V8 model, which was built on an existing steel platform, the A8 debuted on the then-new Volkswagen Group D2 platform, an all aluminium monocoque, marketed as the ( ASF ), which helped to reduce weight and preserve structural rigidity.
It includes a V8 engine rated at with 6-speed transmission ( from previous A4 DTM car ), pneumatically operated using paddle shifters in the steering wheel, engine electronics ( Bosch MS 5. 1 ) and the central display from Audi R8 LMS, larger and wider tires from Hankook, 120-litre safety fuel tank inside carbon fiber cell, and a larger rear wing.
Two class leading vehicles ran low CO2 or green engines during the 2008 season-the GT1 Chevrolet Corvette C6. R with an E85 cellulosic ethanol powered 7. 0 litre V8 and the LMP1 Audi R10 TDI with a 5. 5 litre turbodiesel V12.
The 6. 0L W12 in the Audi A8L W12 ( only offered in the long wheelbase models ) is slightly smaller overall than the 4. 2L V8 that powers the Audi A8 4. 2 variants.
* Audi — 2. 8 litre V6 petrol engine ( 1991 – 98 ); 3. 6 and 4. 2 litre V8 engines, 1987 – present
Eventually, V6 and V8 engines were also included, and after the acquisition of Automobili Lamborghini S. p. A., Audi then began to build V10 engines.
* V8: built by Audi
* Audi R8 V8 8000 rpm ( rev limiter 8250 rpm )
Concerns have been raised regarding the steering feel and weight, though, as evidenced by Car and Driver placing the M5 last in a three-way competition against the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi S6, both of which also have biturbo V8 engines.
The Audi V8 ( Typ 4C ) is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan, built by Audi in Germany from 1988 to 1993, as the company's flagship model.
It was the first car from Audi to use a V8 engine and to combine a quattro system with an automatic transmission.
The Audi V8 was replaced by the Audi A8 in 1994, although the model would not be sold in North America until 1997.
The competition model ( Audi V8 DTM ) won two titles for Audio while competing against vehicles smaller and up to lighter.
Standard features for the Audi V8 included a 32 valve, twin double overhead camshaft ( 2xDOHC ) V8 engine and a four-speed electronically controlled ZF 4HP24A automatic transmission providing Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

Audi and 1988
Since 1988, the French-Lebanese theatre director Pierre Audi has been artistic director of DNO.
The C3 model of the Audi 100 was sold in the United States as the Audi 5000 until 1988.
The saloons were offered until late 1986 in Europe and 1987 abroad, and the B2-based Audi Coupé lasted through to 1988 ( as an early 1989 model ) before being changed.
In 1988, after years of rallying, Audi would enter the series with the 200 turbo quattro via the services of Bob Tullius's Group 44 Racing.
In April 1988 an Audi 200 Turbo Quattro powered by an experimental 2. 2-liter turbocharged 25-valve straight-5 rated at 478 kW / 650 PS @ 6, 200 rpm ( 217. 3 kW / liter ) set two world speed records at Nardo, Italy: 326. 403 km / h ( 202. 8 mph ) for 1, 000 km ( 625 miles ) and 324. 509 km / h ( 201. 6 mph ) for 500 miles.
In 1988, he established the Kulczyk Tradex company, which was the only official dealer of Volkswagen and Audi in Poland.
A VDO odometer at 300, 000 miles in a 1988 Audi 90 Quattro
The 2. 1 turbo-diesel was widely regarded as a good powertrain but was outclassed by the new direct-injection engines introduced in 1988 by Audi.

Audi and large
In 1980, a German car maker, Audi, at that time not noted for their interest in rallying, introduced a rather large and heavy coupé version of their family saloon, installed a turbocharged 2. 1 litre five-cylinder engine, and fitted it with four-wheel drive.
In 1977, the Derby saloon was released, which was simply a Polo, identical to the hatchback from the C-pillar forward, with a large boot attached ( an Audi proposal which was never sold by them ).
A two-door sedan version was offered, primarily on the domestic market, from 1977, but by now there was little demand, even in Germany, for large two-door sedans: few of these two-door Audi 100 C2s were sold.
File: Audi 80 2 door US Spec. jpg | 1981 B2 Audi 80 / 4000 B2: Us-spec 2-door version, shown by the headlamp configuration and large bumpers
Given the Rover's equipment, prices were reasonably competitive in the large family car segment and considerably lower than the price of such compact executive cars such as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.
In 1993, Piëch became the chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group, which he is credited with turning into the large conglomerate it is today ; He oversaw the purchase of Lamborghini and Bentley, as well as the founding of Bugatti Automobiles, all of which he integrated with the Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT and Audi brands into a ladder-type structure similar to that used by Alfred Sloan at General Motors.
1987 Audi Sport Quattro S1 with its large wings at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb | Pikes Peak
Background vehicles included a Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Variant, Mazda MX5, Jeep Comanche, Volkswagen Transporter, Yellow School Bus, Citroën 2CV, Jeep YJ, Toyota Landcruiser, Audi 100 Quattro, two Unimogs, BMW 520i, Mercedes-Benz SL 500, and Volvo 850 R station wagon. You could also drive various parts of the scenery including a large green T-rex, a little wooden kiosk and a western style wagon.

Audi and luxury
This can range from cheap vinyl imitation leather, found on some low cost vehicles, to real Napa leather, found on certain models of luxury car brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
European luxury carmakers such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz still offered wagons in their North American lineup, using the labels " Avant ", " Touring ", and " Estate " instead of wagon.
* Audi A6, an executive luxury car produced by Audi from 1994 to present
* Audi A8, a 1994 flagship luxury sedan
The Audi 50 was discontinued in 1978 as Audi concentrated on larger luxury models.
Although the Volkswagen group already has a direct competitor in the full-sized luxury segment, the Audi A8, the Phaeton is intended to be more of a comfort-oriented limousine like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS, while the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series are more sport-oriented.
* Audi A5, a 2007 luxury coupé
Top-selling re-badged luxury cars following this trend include the Lexus ES, Acura TL, and Audi A3.
The Audi A8 is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994.
The Sportback concept, a luxury five-door fastback model, was regarded as a preview of two future models: the Audi A5 Sportback variant and the Audi A7.
Other manufacturers have given badge engineered cars distinct branding and style, high-quality interior materials, wide range of convenience features, and performance powertrains, as these are key to distinguishing them from mass market equivalents and making these appeal to consumers ; successful luxury cars following this formula include the Lexus ES, Acura TL, and Audi A3.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK ( codename X204 ; Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse ) is a compact luxury crossover released as a 2009 model elsewhere and as a 2010 model in North America after its public debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show alongside the competing Audi Q5.
* Audi A4, a 1994 Audi luxury compact executive car
Sneddon signed a record contract with Mercury Records and was given a luxury penthouse, Audi car and more as part of his prize.
The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Audi V8 was specifically designed to be a top of the range ' flagship ' car and included a number of luxury features as standard equipment, including leather seating and Audi's famous quattro all wheel drive system ( see standard features list ).

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