A few a8 4.2 questions...again!
 

So, im rather interested in my A8 at the moment. Looking through the paperwork there are a few things that crop up.

On the build sticker the engine code "ODU" has been crossed out by what i assume was an Audi dealer, and it has "ABZ" written next to it with 10195 miles written there aswell. Has this had an engine change?Why change it to a different type engine?

Also it states "A8 LIM" Is this long wheel base?

Build date is actually September 1995 not 1996 as first thought.

Options seem to be pretty mega :cool:

Electrically adjustable REAR seats
Heated REAR seats
Electric rear blind
Electric REAR headrests
Rear blinds on windows
Memory front seats
Recaro seats (heated)
Seat belts electrically adjustable
Electrically adjustable steering wheel
Bose
Solar sunroof
Electric fold in mirrors

The car is a 4.2 quattro sport. Are any of those options standard?

The is one blank button on the dash but looking at the manual it shows an ASR button to be there for the FWD models? Bugs me i have a blank :ROFL:

(looked for the options list Laird uploaded, saw the thread but couldnt see the lists?)

There is no ODU engine code , must have been printing error

No, all 8's are LIM and there was no LWB available on 1995

Ok, so i did find the options list in the end!

Im also starting to doubt whether mine is a sport as it doesnt say it on the logbook?

I don't think there was a 'sport' designation as such on the log book, but the options should list sport suspension if I remember correctly.

IIRC Recaro seats were only fitted to the D2's which had sport suspension, so the S8 and Quattro Sport. The standard Quattro and 2.8 FWD both had armchair style front seats with vertical leather padding.

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure my D2 did have Sport on the logbook

Well its got the option code on the sticker for sports suspension, and it has a harsher ride and lowered look to it. Also has the recaro interior. Im thinking it is a sport from that :)

sounds like a nicely specced car..any photos?

http://i.imgur.com/fxpiywt.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/gIbv132.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/ph2oNS4.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/C87ICoN.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/JmFCAXX.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/t0ejw3J.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/ZTvzXpD.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/q3pYcdI.jpg?2

Very nice.

I like the colour. Very unusual :)