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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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It's my impression it's the A8 Standard, rather than the A8 Short, for all the obvious reasons
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Check the threads here, including the following one as well concerning photo postings:<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8d3/msgs/43150.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a8d3/msgs/43150.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:41 AM
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Default No S-Line package on the Order Guide, here's what's listed for the A8 & A8L...

Audi of America
2008 A8 4.2 quattro
4.2 FSI, 8 CYL., 4V, 350 HP
$70,690

PACKAGES
Premium package - Audi parking system advanced (includes rearview camera), power rear and manual side rear window sunshades, power trunk opener/closer, advanced key PPD $3,275

Sport package - 19'' Five spoke CHROME polished alloy wheels, 255/40 R19 summer performance tires, adaptive air suspension - sport, three spoke multifuction leather sport steering wheel with shift paddles(n/a with PST, 1XL, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT, PRV) PPS $4,000

Sport package - 20" Seven double spoke bi-color alloy wheels with 275/35 R20 summer performance tires, adaptive air suspension - sport, three spoke multifuction leather sport steering wheel with shift paddles (n/a with PPS, 1XL, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT, PRV) PST $4,000

STAND ALONE OPTIONS
19" Five spoke alloy wheels with 255/40 R19 all-season tires (n/a with PPS, PST)PRV $1,900

Front seat ventilation &amp; massage 4D5 $1,500

Heated four spoke multifunction leather steering wheel with shift paddles (n/a PPS, PST, 1XL, PYS, PYU, PYT) 2ZD $300

Segmented wood/leather four spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles (wood matches interior trim) (n/a with PPS, PST, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT) 1XL $690

Audi driver assistance package - (Includes Audi side assist and Audi lane assist) (n/a with PPS, PST) 7Y3 $1,400

Bang &amp; Olufsen Advanced Sound System 8RF $6,300

Adaptive cruise control 8T4 $2,100

Ski sack 3X1 $175

Solar sunroof 3FR $790

Dual-paned acoustic and security glass PDE $600

Rear seat electric lumbar 7P3 $350

Four zone climate control 9AU 600

Leather upgrade (door armrest and center console in leather with premium stitching)
7HB $750

Power door close assist (side doors) GZ2 $600

Alcantara package (headliner and hat shelf) (n/a with PYS, PYU, PYT) PL7 $1,500

Audi Exclusive packages (PYS, PYU, or PYT) (n/a with PPS, PST, 1XL, 2ZD, PL7)
PY* $11,500

Northeast trading region emission requirements
1QE N/C

California emission requirements 0LM N/C

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS:
Front license plate holder (for states which require front license plates) 6W3 N/C

Front grille filler panel (grille filler with chrome strips for states without front license plate requirement) 6W9 N/C

OTHER CHARGES
Premium paint charge $750

Destination charge (add to all orders) $775




Audi of America
2008 A8L 4.2 quattro
4.2L FSI, 8 CYL., 4V, 350 HP
$74,690

PACKAGES
Premium package - Audi parking system advanced (includes rearview camera), power rear window sunshades power trunk opener/closer, advanced key, rear vanity mirrors PPD $3,275

Sport package - 19'' Five spoke CHROME polished alloy wheels, 255/40 R19 summer performance tires, adaptive air suspension - sport, three spoke multifuction leather sport steering wheel with shift paddles (n/a with PST, 1XL, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT, PRV) PPS $4,000

Sport package - 20" Seven double spoke bi-color alloy wheels with 275/35 R20 summer performance tires, adaptive air suspension - sport, three spoke multifuction leather sport steering wheel with shift paddles (n/a with PPS, 1XL, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT, PRV) PST $4,000

STAND ALONE OPTIONS
19" Five spoke alloy wheels with 255/40 R19 all-season tires (n/a with PPS, PST) PRV $1,900

Front seat ventilation &amp; massage 4D5 $1,500

Heated four spoke multifunction leather steering wheel with shift paddles (n/a PPS, PST, 1XL, PYS, PYU, PYT) 2ZD $300

Segmented wood/leather four spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles (wood matches interior trim) (n/a with PPS, PST, 2ZD, PYS, PYU, PYT) 1XL $690

Audi driver assistance package - (Includes Audi side assist and Audi lane assist) (n/a with PPS, PST) 7Y3 $1,400

Bang &amp; Olufsen Advanced Sound System 8RF $6,300

Adaptive cruise control 8T4 $2,100

Ski sack 3X1 $175

Solar sunroof 3FR $790

Dual-paned acoustic and security glass PDE $600

Rear seat electric lumbar 7P3 $350

Four zone climate control 9AU $600

Power door close assist (side doors) GZ2 $600

Personal refrigerator in pass-through (requires 3X1) 1W7 $1,500

Alcantara package (headliner and hat shelf) (n/a with PL8, PYS, PYU, PYT) PL7 $1,500

Leather appointment upgrade - Includes upper and lower dashboard, full door panels, and front seat back pockets in Valcona leather; Also includes an alcantara headliner and hat shelf (n/a with PL7, PYS, PYU, PYT) PL8 $6,400

Audi Exclusive packages (PYS, PYU, or PYT - n/a with PPS, PST, 1XL, 2ZD, PL7, PL8) PY* $11,500

Northeast trading region emission requirements
1QE N/C

California emission requirements 0LM N/C

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS:

Front license plate holder (for states which require front license plates) 6W3 N/C

Front grille filler panel (grille filler with chrome strips for states without front license plate requirement) 6W9 N/C

OTHER CHARGES
Premium paint charge $750

Destination charge (add to all orders) $775


Audi of America
2008 A8 &amp; A8L
Order Guide - Color and Trim

Exterior Colors:
Brilliant Black A2A2
Ice Silver metallic P5P5
Night Blue pearl effect 7X7X
Quartz Gray metallic Q4Q4
Ibis White T9T9

The following paints/trims are available at a premium charge:
Phantom Black pearl effect L8L8
Oyster Gray metallic X1X1
Northern Blue pearl effect 9U9U
Cherry Black pearl effect 8C8C
Savana Beige pearl effect T2T2

Interior Upholstery:
Black (NK)
Amaretto (LR)
Light Gray (DE)
Cardamom Beige (DF)
Linen Beige (DH)
Espresso Brown (DJ)

Interior Seat Color Upper dash / upper door panels Lower dash / lower door panels Carpet Headliner Decorative inlays (and optional wood steering wheel/shift ****)
Black Black Black Black Black Silver Dark Brown Walnut
Amaretto Amaretto Brown Black Black Black Amaretto Brown Amber Sycamore
Light Gray Light Gray Gray Light Gray Graphite Gray Silver Dark Brown Walnut
Cardamom Beige Cardamom Beige Black Cardamom Beige Black Linen Beige Dark Brown Walnut
Linen Beige Linen Beige Tan Beige Linen Beige Tan Beige Linen Beige Beige Birch
Espresso Brown Espresso Brown Black Black Black Silver Amber Sycamore
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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Congrats, sounds nice. I have to put my order in next week, my current lease ends next month.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Default Just for fun, here's the Order Guide info for the S8

Audi of America
2008 S8 5.2 Sedan quattro
5.2L FSI, 10 CYL., 4V, 450 HP
$93,300

PACKAGES:
Premium package - Audi parking system advanced (includes rearview camera), power rear and manual side rear window sunshades, power trunk opener/closer, advanced key PPD $2,800

STAND ALONE OPTIONS:
Audi driver assistance package - (Includes Audi side assist and Audi lane assist) (requires 2ZD)
7Y3 $1,400

Adaptive cruise control 8T4 $2,100

Ski sack 3X1 $175

Four zone climate control 9AU $600

Bang &amp; Olufsen Advanced Sound System 8RF $6,300

Leather appointment upgrade - Includes upper and lower dashboard, full door panels, and front seat back pockets in Valcona leather
PL8 $4,900

Carbon Fiber decorative inlays 5MK $500

Heated four spoke multifunction leather steering wheel with shift paddles 2ZD $300

Rear seat electric lumbar 7P3 $350

Solar sunroof 3FR $790

Power door close assist (side doors) GZ2 $600

NO COST OPTIONS:
Black alcantara headliner (not available with interiors DE and DN) 6NS N/C

Northeast trading region emission requirements
1QE N/C

California emission requirements 0LM N/C

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS:
Front license plate holder (for states which require front license plates) 6W3 N/C

Front grille filler panel (grille filler with chrome strips for states without front license plate requirement) 6W9 N/C

OTHER CHARGES:
Destination charge (add to all orders) $775

Exterior Colors:
Brilliant Black A2A2
Ice Silver metallic P5P5
Night Blue pearl effect 7X7X
Ibis White T9T9
Quartz Gray metallic Q4Q4
Daytona Gray pearl effect 6Y6Y
Phantom Black pearl effect L8L8
Cherry Black pearl effect 8C8C

Interior Colors:
Valcona bi-color leather sport seats-
Black/Silver DK
Light Gray/Silver DN

Valcona leather sport seats-
Black NK
Amaretto LR
Light Gray DE
Espresso Brown DJ


Interior Component Color
Interior Seat color Upper dash/upper door panels Lower dash/lower door panels Carpet Alcantara headliner Decorative inlays (unless replaced by Carbon Fiber)
Black/Silver Black/Silver Black Black Black Silver Gray Vavona Wood
Light Gray/Silver Light Gray/Silver Gray Light Gray Graphite Gray Silver Gray Vavona Wood
Black Black Black Black Black Silver Gray Vavona Wood
Amaretto Amaretto Brown Black Black Black Amaretto Brown Gray Vavona Wood
Light Gray Light Gray Gray Light Gray Graphite Gray Silver Gray Vavona Wood
Espresso Brown Espresso Brown Black Black Black Silver Gray Vavona Wood
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want them to come out on the R8 first.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Is 30 to 200kph = 19-125mph. It won't go all the way to zero like the new merc.
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