D4 S8 - Thoughts & Impressions - Page 2

David's8 · #11 30th July 2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71camaro

To someone who doesn't know, that could be the same car.

You are absolutely right.

steamship · #12 30th July 2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 71camaro

D2s look like a big A4.

Agree with you that from the front, the A4 B5 has the same look, but from the side and rear, they're totally different. What I was getting at is that if I see one of the newer Audis coming towards me, it isn't immediately obvious which one it is. Apart from the Q, TT and R8 ones, the only other one that you can identify straight away is the A1.

Phil303 · #13 31st July 2014, 08:52 AM

bit late to the party but here's further comparison.

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ScottD3 · #14 31st July 2014, 08:57 AM

I keep seeing Audis behind me or by the side of me and go "oh look another A8, I'm not the only one down here any more".

Turns out to be a A6.

mattylondon · #15 31st July 2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottB5

I keep seeing Audis behind me or by the side of me and go "oh look another A8, I'm not the only one down here any more".

Turns out to be a A6.

Yeah I do the same. Especially if the A6 is in black, it's difficult to see its lines.

I quickly photoshopped the 3/4 front view between a D3 v C6(A6).

HPsauce · #16 31st July 2014, 09:28 AM

A6 is particularly difficult as it's almost the same size as an A8.

ScottD3 · #17 31st July 2014, 09:34 AM

Chrome strips and rub strips are the main difference.

We just need to accept the fact that the styling differences between different models have gone.

Goran · #18 31st July 2014, 10:44 AM

I actually like the looks of the new S8, its a bit aggressive for my taste but it looks very futuristic.
Considering the futuristic looks Its such a shame Audi didn't make an all-electric version. I really feel Audi is at the top of the market now in terms of their design, if only they had the courage to offer a few models in all electric versions they could really give some other companies a run for their money. They should aim to be at the cutting edge of new technology.

Architex_mA8tey · #19 31st July 2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Goran

I actually like the looks of the new S8, its a bit aggressive for my taste but it looks very futuristic.
Considering the futuristic looks Its such a shame Audi didn't make an all-electric version. I really feel Audi is at the top of the market now in terms of their design, if only they had the courage to offer a few models in all electric versions they could really give some other companies a run for their money. They should aim to be at the cutting edge of new technology.

The Hybrid version was rubbish as a chauffeur car - the already reduced boot depth was also then reduced height wise by the batteries under the higher boot floor!

Goran · #20 31st July 2014, 11:58 AM

Yup, hybrid system is the most stupid idea ever. Lets combine two completely different drive systems into a extra complex, extra heavy and volume consuming combined system.
If it was all electric it would get the boot space back as the batteries would be under the floor (no drive shaft) or possibly foor + bonnet.
Mercedes made it work with the electric SLS, I bet Audi could do a fantastic job. But no one wants to put an electric drive in a standard car, except that company beginning with T. The irony is, the Germans have some of the best, if not the best electric motor and controller technology, their electric locomotives are the best in the world maybe tied with Switzerland. It even filters down to electric motors for models, they are the most coveted in the rc plane world, and are expensive. Their electronic speed controllers are the best, beat the pants off any American ESC.
Apologies for sidetracking.