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D2 S8 raced on Carwow YT Channel
Oh dear....
The D2 seemed a bit slow to me...? And how do we know that S3 wasn’t tuned? I’m not convinced. And Matt W’s mistake with the D2’s figures as well (why do they ALWAYS quote 340hp on FL?) |
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I saw that this morning and felt sad
It’s no surprise though as I had a little blast against one of those S3’s from the lights and it was pulling away from me. Technology moves on though. The tech in S8 is over 20 years old now. I remember the feeling of my first S8 and the sensation of speed...it blew me away. Now I’m so used to it that I can’t remember the last time I jumped in it and thought wow this is quick. I still love it though. I love the way it drives and the road presence it commands.
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2002 S8 - Irish Green Pearl. Cat N (saved by the D2 Doctor ) 1988 E30 Coupe - Royalblau Metallic 2003 S4 Avant - Light Silver Mettalic 2016 S5 Coupe Black Edition - Glacier White |
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A pointless and stupid test, the apparent purpose of which was to show up the S8, for reasons only known to the muppets who made it. Of course modern stuff is going to be faster than something 20 years old
What's next? A video on how a new X5M is faster than an E30 M3? |
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Suppose the combination of lighter car, MUCH faster gear changes and turbocharger all add up to conspire against the poor old girl
That S3 apparently sports just the one single modification of a resonator delete but you know what they say... in for a penny etc. Anyway, the S8 looked AND sounded better |
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and I know in which I'd rather cross a continent
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+1. Horses for courses.
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Autos Autos everywhere... (1) 2015 Tesla Model S: (was 85D, now 90D ). Silent and deadly, and very fast... But not as fast as Ian's M3P- (2) 2002 D2 S8 Final Edition: Bulletproof and faultless: Brilliant Black with Extended (Red!) Leather. Three-times winner of Best D2 1st prize (3) 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo: Scots (! ) Green. Fragile, but beautiful. (4) 2010 Fiat Panda 100HP. White Pandamonium (Final Edition!!). Pure old-fashioned 6-speed go-karting. |
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2002 S8 - Irish Green Pearl. Cat N (saved by the D2 Doctor ) 1988 E30 Coupe - Royalblau Metallic 2003 S4 Avant - Light Silver Mettalic 2016 S5 Coupe Black Edition - Glacier White |
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And I know which i'd prefer just as a daily driver too. It may not be the ultimate drag strip challenger, but it's fast, comfy and pure class!
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Current : 2005 A8 Sport 4.2 V8 D3 - LPG working! Previous : 1998 S8 PF 4.2 V8 D2 - Gearbox died ~120k 2002 S8 FL 4.2 40v V8 D2 Prins LPG - Engine valves met pistons ~230K Also : 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0l (Post Apocalyptic makeover) 2003 Brabus Smart FourTwo (should sell) 2003 Mazda Rx8 2.3 (might sell) |
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As a man who swapped a stunning 2002 D2 S8 for a brand new 8V S3, I feel slightly qualified to add my comments.
Yes, the brand new small light hot hatch is faster and better handling - not really a great surprise. I like the tech in the little S3 and it is quite comfortable and twice as good on fuel. But...... I wish I'd kept the D2 - so much more of a car. It always felt special. Every journey was an event! Strangers would comment. Even groups of kids in their Corsas would watch (and especially listen) as it burbled past them. Sadly, I've fallen out with Audi, so will never go back (another problem of owning a new car that has an issue with it), but for me, the next thing will be older and more interesting again! Long live the D2 S8
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Brought back memories of my juddering brakes when he dropped the D2's anchor in the final test
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8 |
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