2008 Audi A8 Base

Powered by a 4.2-liter, 350-hp V8 that gets 325 ft-lbs of torque, the 2008 Audi A8 Base combines power with luxury in a full-size sedan. A 6-speed Tiptronic transmission with sport-shift, revised steering, and an adapative air suspension with four settings improves handling, along with the quattro all-wheel drive that includes a limited-slip center differential. 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires help with road grip. 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, a tire monitor, traction and stability control, and dual front, side, and knee airbags (and side curtain bags for the back row) earn high safety ratings and are joined by three new safety features. These include standard turn signals in the exterior mirrors and an optional lane-departure alert in the form of a vibrating steering wheel, along with a blind-spot warning system in the rearview mirror. Other standard equipment in the 2008 A8 Base includes xenon headlamps, automatic and adaptive headlights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and foglights.

Power doesn't come only in the engine. The interior of the 2008 A8 Base features 10-way power front seats with memory settings, power tilt and telescopic steering, power-folding mirrors, and three front power outlets. Other conveniences include Valcona leather, heated front seats, a voice-activated navigation system, a trip computer, external temperature display, dual-zone climate control, remote entry, a garage opener, and wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls for the 6-CD changer. Satellite radio is also standard. A power sunroof opens up the feeling of space in the 199-inch sedan. The trunk holds a decent 15 cubic feet of cargo and comes with tie-downs, a net, and a power-operated trunk lid. Intermittent wipers with heated washing fluid, tinted glass, front and rear reading lights, and wood and aluminum interior trim round out the four-star luxury features in the 2008 A8 Base. Options include a Sport Package that adds 20-inch wheels, a sport suspension, and shift paddles. Other options are upgraded audio, adaptive cruise control, power rear shades, a ski sack, and a solar-powered fan that cools the car when parked.