Whats New for the 2005 Audi A8?
Audi puts context in the A8 L (which signifies long wheelbase) with a new regular wheelbase version of the 2005 Audi A8, which is 5.1 inches shorter and 1,111-pounds lighter. That means that for a savings of three grand, rear passengers have 12-percent less space than with the A8 L. Except for the deletion of the L’s manual rear side sunshades, the equipment levels are the same. There’s also a new 2005 Audi A8 L 6.0 powered by a stout six-liter W12, which is essentially two V6 engines sewn together to create about 420 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft. of torque. That’s 90 more horsepower than the base 4.2-liter V8 engine, and the W12’s torque curve is relatively flat between 2,300 and 5,300 rpm. The A8 L 6.0 also features Audi’s new horse-collar grille design to set it apart from A8s powered by the standard V8. All 2005 Audi A8 models receive a tire pressure monitoring system, a rain sensor that automatically activates the windshield wipers, some extra lighting around the cabin, and a locking
