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2013 Audi A8L 3.0T Quattro

Finding Replacement For Displacement There are few things sweeter than the modern naturally aspirated V8 engine. In the past decade, we've been blessed to experience fine examples of free-breathing eight-pot goodness from around the globe, perhaps the best of which being the growling 6.2-liter unit that Mercedes-Benz once used in just about all of its AMG models, and a close runner-up being Audi's awesome, high-revving 4.2-liter V8. But those fiery German V8s won't be around forever. Slowly but surely, Mercedes-Benz is replacing all of its excellent 6.2-liter V8s with lighter, ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
SC 3.0L V6
Power:
333 HP / 325 LB-FT
Transmission:
8-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$85,045 (as tested)
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