The 2012 Audi A5′s new nose now uses styling cues found elsewhere in the Audi lineup, specifically, the new-for-2012 A6. Unlike the A6, however, the Audi A5 and S5 do not get Audi’s adaptive LED lighting treatment, instead relying on an attractive wraparound LED running lamp combined with a standard projector-beam xenon unit. Out back, the taillamps are only slightly different than the ones found on the current car, save [...]
This is new concept 2013 Audi S8, Audi’s new king-size sports sedan is definitely fast, but it could be sportier. The last Audi S8 was powered by a high-revving, naturally aspirated, 5.2-liter V-10, an engine that seemed somewhat out of place in a luxury sedan. This one is propelled by a 4.0-liter V-8 force-fed by two IHI turbochargers. This powerplant may be smaller, but it is far more powerful—520 hp [...]
When it comes to the 2012 Audi A8L W-12, the only thing that isn’t easy is saying A8L W-12. When your flagship vehicle’s designation reads like a license plate, maybe it’s time to rethink vehicle names. We’ve got a suggestion for this one: Autobahn King. Allow an unwavering sense of fiscal liberation to guide your answers to a simple series of yes/no questions, and it’s a short walk from base [...]
