Yep, the 8 fits OK, even the L will go in. Just take it easy the first few times. More space than an ASDA parking bay!!!!
But then I've taken 12 metre coaches big (wheel on each corner) trailers on there. Lots easier than reversing on ferries though.
The twice a week runs into Spain were a lot of years back, no tachographs then and we used to carry three log books each. Traffic is much heavier now, speed limits, cameras and Gendarmes are much stricter. I used to cruise at 110 MPH as well in those days. My big old Duple Dominant II AEC was a beast, slow to get moving but once on the way would rarely have to change down. On the way home on Sunday mornings I used to reach Wigan four and a half hours after leaving customs at Dover. Doubt that could be done nowadays even in S8s (legally that is)
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Ray at Wigan Pier
2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore..
In progress, Nothing left to do.
Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)