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Audi S8 D2 (4D) facelift

Volkswagen Phaeton 3D

Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift

Audi S8 D2 (4D) faceliftVolkswagen Phaeton 3DAudi A8 D2 (4D) facelift
Variants
AT
MT
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
3.3 TDI AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score84%77%76%
Pros
  • The best exterior styling of all Audis
  • Great multi-link suspension setup
  • Arguably the best NA V8 from VAG
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • No electronics gimmicks
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Arguably the best styling from Audi ever
  • Audi Space Frame
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Incredible W12 engine
  • No electronic gimmicks
Cons
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Nose-heavy
  • Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Very nose-heavy
  • Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
  • Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in

Price

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