2004 Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
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Filmed by: Tomaž Kožar Jesenice
The full-size luxury-car segment is a ship constantly steered by a new captain. Indeed, whenever one of the usual suspects-Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, or Audi-releases a new model, it seems the current favorite then drops to second place. The BMW 7-series recently pulled off this feat, topping the previous gold standard, the Mercedes-Benz S550, in a comparison test. The Porsche Panamera then swooped in to knock off the Bimmer. (Granted, the Panamera is a bit of an outlier, given that its five-door body doesn't fit the traditions of the segment.) Now the 2011 Audi A8 looks like a strong contender to be the next to sit in the captain's chair.
One Engine Now, Others Coming
The 2011 A8 goes on sale this fall at a starting price of about $90,000. The A8 will be available here with just one engine when it launches: the long-lived direct-injection, 4.2-liter DOHC V-8. As installed in this third-generation A8, the V-8 gains 22 hp and 4 lb-ft of torque over its previous iteration, with output now totaling 372 hp and 328 lb-ft. The horsepower figure is just enough to make it the least powerful in the segment, ceding eight ponies to the Lexus LS460 and 10 to the S550. Audi says the A8 returns 13-percent-better fuel economy than does its predecessor, which translates roughly to 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway for the new car.
Have no fear, power brokers: There will be other engines available in the coming years. Audi has confirmed there will be a W-12 model as well as a new S8, although the Lamborghini-derived V-10 that powers the last S8 will be replaced by a smaller and lighter engine equipped with forced induction. It's rumored that a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 will get the job.Another possible engine in the A8's future is the 3.0-liter V-6 turbo-diesel that's available at launch in Europe. We had a chance to sample it in southern Spain, and if you don't think the diesel's 250 hp is enough to power the 4400-pound luxury sedan, allow us to point out its 406 lb-ft of torque. If that's not enough to keep you from scoffing, perhaps highway mileage in the 30-mpg range will help. The diesel feels peppy thanks, to the smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, which is perfectly calibrated to keep the engine in the juicy part of the torque plateau. It isn't as quick as the gasoline V-8, but the smaller diesel would be more than enough for most drivers.
Unmistakably an Audi, the A8 Is Light on Its Feet
From the outside, the 2011 A8 is clearly cut from four-ringed cloth. The tail almost completely mimics the rear of the latest A4, and the corporate grille is in full effect, even if it has grown from a goatee into more of a mini-beard. All four corners share a similar squared-off element, and the front quarters, if analyzed closely, hint at the upcoming Bentley Mulsanne (some interoffice cribbing, maybe?). The LED headlamps are distinctive and can vary the depth of their beams based on the proximity of oncoming traffic. Wheel sizes range from 17 inches to 20.All A8 models get that ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission, which really breathes new life into the old 4.2, and all have manumatic shifting and paddles on the steering wheel. We estimate the A8 will scoot to 60 mph in the mid-five-second range-middle of the pack in terms of acceleration. But what it lacks in outright speed, the A8 makes up for in sporting demeanor.
That demeanor comes in part from the fitment of the high-tech bits that are optional on lesser models as part of Audi "drive select" packages. Standard on the A8 are adjustable shocks, variable-rate air springs, variable-ratio steering, and most notably, the torque-vectoring rear differential found in the S4 and S5. (Options packaging for the U.S. hasn't been completely finalized. A "more dynamic" adjustable air suspension is part of a Sport package on the current car, but given the new car's standard chassis hardware, we expect that if such a package were to be offered, it would encompass only wheels and aesthetic tweaks.)The trick diff helps curb the effects of that longtime bane of Audi dynamics, weight distribution. Audi engines have traditionally been bolted well ahead of the front axle, a front-heavy setup that contributes to predominant, if predictable, understeer. The engine location is no different in the '11 A8, but the sport differential eliminates the push and turns the car into a neutral road carver.
Like the latest 7-series, the A8 drives smaller than its length (202.2 inches) suggests, and the variable-rate steering transmits a good amount of information from the tires. Our largest dynamic complaint concerns the brake pedal, which is mushy in its first couple of inches of travel. That could be attributable to the early production models we drove, so we'll wait until we test one to see if things are tightened up.
I think that is one of the best looking audi steering wheels
I agree
To be honest it depends what you want to repair, I have mine for over 3 years now and the only major thing that I had to repair was the air suspension which since then works perfectly again, other than that everything else seems to be working just fine. These cars should do 500,000 miles without any major problems, mine already had 150,000 miles and the car works as new. Just remember after you buy one to do a remap, this makes the car more powerful and economic at the same time.
I have an A8 2006 model and I am not planning to change it because for me better than an A8 is only a newer A8.. :P and the quattro system is amazing, i can go into a round about at nearly 60mph and the tires don't even screech.. amazing car..
Well you're the first person to tell me different... btw what difference doesn't make...the fact is that its still powerful..
Bose sound system is 500Watts
Bang & Olufsen is 1000Watts (in new A8 "12 is 1400Watts)
Bravo diese Model ist super
25c! damn I wouldn't ever want it that hot in my car
You can even cramp it up to 31 dude xd
You should check out one wih the big sound system. Bang & Olufsen speakers with diskants poping up in the dashboard when u turn on the sterio...awsomnes
:D
Watching in my A8
Tell me about 2006 a8 3.0tdi how good is the engine
damn, that audi's interior is sexy :D
Ive never heard those 2 sound system but yes they are powerful..btw my dad has Audi A6 with audi stock sound system and it sound very nice.I hope that someday i can affor to buy audi A8 like this or the facelift.Audi A8 is the best car for me,it has Quattro and meny things,(A8 is my dream car :P)
Super Car !
you must heat the engine befor start, its not gasoline
Look at the temperature gauge, pops up to about 70° immediately, it is already warm, no need. As you heard in the video the engine started no problem without labouring or spluttering. These engines start fine without allowing the glowplugs to cycle even in -5C°. It is about 2°C here just now and my A8 3.0 hasn't run since Sunday, I would just flick the key straight to start and it would be fine. I have run diesels all my life and only ever used glows in the really cold weather or on older technology engines that needed a good glow to get it going.
A little un-burnt diesel isn't going to hurt anything if it did take a few more revolutions than normal to start.
I own this car, it amazing,
Its just not the L, but-
I does all the same things.
ALSO, the big BosE Bass,
In the back, sounds amazing.
I hope you enjoy, it as much-
As i do. Also,
The V8 4.2 engine,
Sounds supeeer good!!
Dont let it die-
In front of meh!!
To be honest Audi is better, it had Quattro AWD which provides better stability and is much sportier, it also has very good air suspension and is quiet fast. It also has a Bose surround sound system of 1000 watts which sounds very good. If I were you I'd go with the audi, I had both of these and they're both good however i prefer the audi.
should be on the front console where all the buttons are?
Can you make a review or driving video of it?
ten model króluje
No way. I also live in slovenia.
Impresionante nave, un lujo!!!
naprawdę super samochód wart każdego pieniądza
Thats a 2004? i want one
How much do You pay for extended warranty ?? I can afford buying 2006 A8 3.0 TDI but repairs must cost a fortune ! I am thinking that 1 year factory warranty costs around 1000£, right ?
Verry nice carr
haha i had the same problem, and i just got mine a week ago, its by the fan looking buttons, just increase fan power
Mannn Im gutted on mine I just had to fork out for the injector all 6 of them cost of £2800 only after a few months, Im writing to Audi and Vosa and trading standards. if anyone has had the same issue please get in touch. They know about the injector issue yet Audi dont want to do anything about it.
How much was this car ???
Cold rev :P
do you live in the UK? London?
when came the first singleframe? which month of 2004?
he came with the facelift in 2005 i think?
que precio tiene
super
Weird! At some angles with that camera, Those rims make it look almost like an A6. And I'm an Audi fan!
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piękny samochód lat 2002 2003 2004
Mariusz Biel wersja D3 nadal robi wrażenie choć ma już kilkanaście lat. Cały czas jest marzeniem większości ludzi. Dla mnie jest furą bardzo przykuwającą uwagę pozdr
how 4 liters diesel ? motor is good like 3liters? pls tell me,
najlepsze auto świata
I have that car! :D
ps i know It says it's only 1 ouside but still damn...
zajebiste auto
I can tell you anything you want about the car but i don't have time to make videos.. sorry
@Trickytricksta7 Think harder...
Audi a8 2005 or BMW 730D 2005-06? Audi is cheaper tho
bmw is quick at start but a8 is beautiful, and 4x4 would smash bmw, audi for me a8 is beautiful interior and exterior from bmw 7..
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$12,876 USD!? Seems about right, I guess.
Nowadays you can find it around 6-7 thousand.
spoko
wszystko wykonane z precyzją przez niemieckich fachowców
Mariusz Biel Szkoda że D4 D5 już nie są takie jak ta. D3 ma najładniejszą konsole ze wszystkich i wogóle specyficzny wygląd a D4 to przerosnięte B8 😡
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GUT
Ni ga nad a8
AudiA8A6A7 na ga nad
DEUTSCHLAND
sounds like a piece of shit lol . nice car tho !