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Spy Shots: 2011 Audi A8 coming with four-cylinder turbodiesel, new V12 under development

Camouflaged prototypes of the 2011 Audi A8 have been caught running the Nurburgring, and accompanying these newest shots comes word that Audi's reworked flagship will be available with a host of new powerplants. According to reports, Audi's range-topper will continue to be available with a W12, but it's expected to grow from 6.1- to 6.5-liters and exceed 500 horsepower -- 50 hp more than the outgoing twelve. Stepping down from that would be a supercharged V8 with more than 400 horsepower and a cylinder management system that could shut ... Read more →

Reader Spy: Next-gen Audi A6 caught in So-Cal... or is it an A8? Sam Abuelsamid

It's no secret that Audi will be introducing new versions of both of its biggest sedans in 2010. Redesigned iterations of the A6 and A8 are coming, with one possibly appearing at the Detroit Auto ...

Spy Shots: 2010 Audi A8 is met by the sculptor's rasp Jonathon Ramsey

The evolution of any Audi is a study in subtlety. The evolution of the A8, even by Audi standards, has been especially delicate, going from brazen lozenge to the softly curved – and elegant ...

Is this the new Audi A8? Jonathon Ramsey

Over the past few days, we've received a number of tips about the new Audi A8. First was a report from Inside Line about Audi's top-tier sedan not making it to Frankfurt next month, and it was ...

Veil of Secrecy: Next-generation Audi A8 teased Noah Joseph

As we reported last month, the debut of the next-generation Audi A8 is tipped to have been pushed back from its anticipated launch at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. But that apparently hasn't ...

REPORT: 2011 Audi R8 Spyder will launch with V10 only, next A8 not coming to Frankfurt 4 months ago on Autoblog

It's been all but confirmed by Audi that the R8 Spyder is due to debut alongside the new A5 Sportback at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, but according to two reports from Car and Driver, there will be one less vehicle on the show stand in Germany and only one engine available in the ...

One million Audi fans can't be wrong 10 months ago on Autoblog

2008 was a tough year, but apparently it wasn't equally as tough for everybody. Audi has now reported that it broke through the 1 million unit mark last year, selling more vehicles than it ever has before. Total global sales in 2008 came to 1,003,400 vehicles – up 4.3% over last year – ...

Third-gen Audi A8 to be "stronger, sharper, more precise" 10 months ago on Autoblog

From the first lozenge-shaped A8 that hit American shores in 1997, Audi's flagship sedan has slowly been asserting itself more and more. The current A8 W12 is almost always given credit for its beautiful-yet-subtle design and a glorious interior. American buyers, however, haven't thrown money at it ...

REPORT: Audi to unveil A7 in Detroit 10 months ago on Autoblog

We can debate whether the "four-door coupe" is a genuine segment or merely a bit of marketing piffle, but that isn't stopping the genre from swelling at an impressive rate. The next chapter in the burgeoning niche looks to be written by Audi, as the German automaker has just confirmed that a ...

Forum find: 2010 Audi A8? 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Audi A8 is understated and elegant...but its design is a little long in the tooth. It stays as is for model year 2009, but a significant revision is due for 2010, and we should expect to see that car unveiled sometime during the upcoming show season. Thanks the Gulf4Cars forum, we might have ...

Audi introduces the next MMI 1 year ago on Autoblog

If you're buying an A8 this year, prepare to spend a lot of time getting to know your new MMI system. We have consistently thought that Audi's buttons-and-knob interface is the best, and it looks like they've put an entire NASA team on the job of making it better. A seven-inch TFT screen with ...

Audi wins European Inventor of the Year Award 1 year ago on Autoblog

Audi has been tearing up the automotive landscape with a torrent of new products, and now it's cleaning up on the awards circuit, too. The European Patent Office awarded Audi as its third inventor of the year for its innovative new products that are helping Europe excel in the global market. The ...

Quattro Quarterly lays out Audi's five-year plan for world domination 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Audi Club of North America puts out a publication aptly titled the Quattro Quarterly that gives Audi owners the inside skinny on everything from future products to how to swap bigger brakes into their B5 S4. One of our intrepid readers, Kevin, sent us a few scans of the QQ's latest issue, where ...

Meant to be: Audi integrates the iPhone 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Integration_with_Many_Audi_Vehicles'; With both Audi and Apple's minimalist design ethos, it was simply a matter of time before they joined forces and offered a way to integrate the new iPhone across the four-ringed lineup. Any Audi model equipped ...

2008 Audi A8 gets 2.8 FSI, new features, and subtle tweaks 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for photo gallery Audi's delightful A8 flagship sedan sees a number of refinements made for the 2008 model year, with the lion's share of the attention being paid to things that aren't immediately visible from the outside. The biggest addition is the 2.8L FSI six-cylinder that will be ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Audi S8 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for high-res photo gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/The_2007_Audi_S8_best_car_ever_made'; This edition of "In the Autoblog Garage" is brought to you by the letter S and the number 8. Alone, each is just another mundane alphanumeric character. When positioned next to ...

All Audi, all the time : Audi TV hits the web waves 2 years ago on Autoblog

Following up the last post on the subject, Audi TV has launched on the internet, offering up original Audi content 24-hours a day, seven-days-a-week. Magazine-type shows, from "behind-the-scenes" looks at vehicle launches to interviews with musicians and other Audi partners, pepper the web waves ...

VW Phaeton, Take 2: let's try smaller this time, with a bit more Audi 2 years ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen's Phaeton could not exactly be described as a run-away success. The German carmaker planned to make a modest 20,000 units, but only managed to sell a quarter that amount. But someone in Wolfsburg must have gotten an "if at first you don't succeed" fortune cookie, and they're determined ...

A $685k Audi A8 that will blow its own doors off 2 years ago on Autoblog

To the average Joe, the base price of most German luxury sedans is enough to cause sticker shock. When adding options, prices could easily cause a coronary. A base Audi A8, for example, goes for about $69,000. If you opt for the A8L W12, the price leaps to $119,000. After you check the option box ...

Spy Shots: 2009 Audi A8 2 years ago on Autoblog

At first glance, you'll hardly be able to tell a difference between the 2007 Audi A8 and the testing mule you're staring at here. The most obvious differences are the extra-wide fenders flares on the mule. Nevertheless, this is the next iteration of the A8, which will also sport some mechanical ...

Audi's SUV gets a makeover by PPI 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Audi Q7 is the embodiment of being fashionably late, having arrived on the scene at the tail end of the SUV bubble looking like a million bucks. No doubt it will still win customers with its combination of expensive looks and performance above and beyond what traditional utes offer. Still, the ...

600 HP, PPI tuned Audi A8 3 years ago on Autoblog

When the German tuning haus of PPI turns its attention towards Audi's flagship sedan, it's safe to assume that a refined appearance will be complimented with big power. The exterior of the PPI A8 Executive receives a thorough, if subtle redesign, in the form of front and rear bumpers that are so ...

Spy Shots: Audi A5 coupe 3 years ago on Autoblog

Fourtitude has nabbed some spy shots of the upcoming Audi A5 wearing original skin for the first time, and clearly its design will be the spitting image of the Nuvolari concept that appeared at the 2003 Detroit auto show. The A5 also looks like it will be a longer, more accommodating coupe than the ...

Audi A8 to get R10 diesel? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Rumors are floating around the net that Audi may be so bold as to offer the A8 with a version of the twin-turbo V12 TDI diesel engine that powers the automaker's R10 Le Mans racecars. In full race trim the 5.5-liter, twelve-cylinder engine produces 650 horsepower and 811 ft-lbs of torque. The ...

Single-frame grilles for last-gen Audis 3 years ago on Autoblog

Though many have panned Audi's new corporate grille, the German automaker has stuck to its guns and disseminated the nose across its entire line up. Many folks, in fact, love the boldness of the single-frame grille that drops deep into every Audi's lower bumper. Fourtitude has discovered a company ...

Project Kahn offers a Facelift for the Audi A8 3 years ago on Autoblog

If the Audi A8's stock wheels do nothing for you, or if the ride height as delivered from the factory still makes you think of a pickup truck, Project Khan has the fix. The British/Italian tuner starts with its 21" RS-X wheels (9.5" wide in the front and 11" out back), and then fits the vehicle ...

Audi product push includes A2, A5, A7, A8, Q3 and Q5 3 years ago on Autoblog

German luxury marque Audi is preparing a product push that will considerably grow the company's lineup by the end of the decade. The new models include an A4-based four-seat grand tourer called the A5 inspired the Nuvolari concept car, a four-door coupe based on the A6 called the A7 (AutoWeek ...

Audi readying A8 to do battle with BMW and Porsche 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Car Connection's deep pockets have again paid for a couple good spy shots, this time of the next generation Audi A8 due out at the end of 2009. Reportedly three inches longer than the current A8, the next gen model will feature V12 diesel and V10 gas powerplants. The next A8 needs to be at the ...

Corvette Z06 big winner as Spike TV's AutoRox rocks Vegas 3 years ago on Autoblog

We've been too busy throwing down new posts to attend Spike TV's second annual AutoRox awards, but apparently that didn't stop the cable network from going on with the show at Fremont Experience in Las Vegas. Hosted by rapper/actor Ice Cube and featuring a variety of performances and celebrities, ...






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