2002 Audi A8
The A8 is Audi's largest sedan, designed to take on the big-sedan competition from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Like the Benz and the Bimmer, the A8 is fast, roomy, and exceptionally comfortable. It rides like a luxury car, yet handles like a sports sedan. Extremely stable, it tracks rock-steady at super-legal speeds. The same is true, of course, for the competition. But the A8 brings a unique personality to this class. It begins with its styling: Spare, clean and aerodynamically functional, the Audi doesn't have a single line on it that it absolutely does not need. Some buyers might find the A8 plain, but we like its quiet conservatism. The analogous Mercedes and BMW look a bit forced, by comparison.
Underneath those sleek lines, the Audi offers unique lightweight aluminum construction that provides best-in-class crash protection. And of course it's the only car in this class with full-time quattro all-wheel drive. That provides a measure of security and outright grip that is only available with the four-circle badge.
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The same is true, of course, for the competition. But the A8 brings a unique personality to this class. It begins with its styling: Spare, clean and aerodynamically functional, the Audi doesn't have a single line on it that it absolutely does not need. Some buyers might find the A8 plain, but we like its quiet conservatism. The analogous Mercedes and BMW look a bit forced, by comparison.
Underneath those sleek lines, the Audi offers unique lightweight aluminum construction that provides best-in-class crash protection. And of course it's the only car in this class with full-time quattro all-wheel drive. That provides a measure of security and outright grip that is only available with the four-circle badge.
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| Engine | 4.2L V-8 |
| MPG | 17 City / 25 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 5-spd w/OD |
| Power | 310 @ 6200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | quattro all wheel |
2002 Audi A8 trims (2)
(4.2L) 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro Sedan
| MSRP | $62,200 |
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 |
| MPG | 17 city / 25 hwy |
(L 4.2L) 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro LWB Sedan
| MSRP | $67,200 |
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 |
| MPG | 17 city / 25 hwy |
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