12 Facts About Audi V8

Audi V8 is a four-door, full-size luxury sedan, built by Audi in Germany from 1988 to 1993, as the company's flagship model.

The Audi V8 was replaced by the Audi A8 in 1994, although the A8 was not sold in North America until 1996.

Competition model of the Audi V8 won back-to-back Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft driver's titles in 1990 and 1991, with the championship winners being Hans-Joachim Stuck and Frank Biela respectively.

Audi V8 was the first company to win back-to-back DTM titles.

Standard features for the Audi V8 included a 32-valve, double overhead camshaft V8 engine and a four-speed electronically controlled ZF 4HP24A automatic transmission providing Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

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Audi V8 had a galvanized steel body, with a 10-year anti-perforation warranty .

The Audi V8 was specifically designed to be a top of the range 'flagship' car and included a number of luxury features as standard equipment, including leather seating and Audi's quattro all wheel drive system .

The Audi V8 created a new elevated image for the company, providing a viable alternative to established competitors such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Styling of the Audi V8 resembled the Typ 44 Audi 100 and 200 models, and was based on a stretched version of the Volkswagen Group C3 automobile platform, known either as the D1 or D11 platform.

Powertrain detail of the Audi V8 featured one of two all-new, all-aluminium alloy engines – both petrol engines, and both in V8 configuration with 32 valves with dual valve springs, and four overhead camshafts .

Audi V8 came equipped with rack and pinion power assisted steering as standard.

Audi V8 came standard with a range of features, including a BOSE audio system with eight speakers, walnut wood trim, leather interior, and heated seats.