Has Audi India launched the A8 L 4.2 V8 TDI?

sidindica · 4th October 2011, 22:15

The A8's latest brochure which I received some days back from Audi Ludhiana has an interesting addition. While no different from the earlier brochure, the new page which shows the technical specifications of the A8L has a new addition: the 4.2 V8 TDI quattro in addition to 6.3 W12, 4.2 FSI and 3.0 TDi which were already available. Need to know that when was this model launched and whats the price tag. Will post the page pic, if needed on 6th.

Update: http://www.audi.in/etc/medialib/ngw/..._technical.pdf

The same is also mentioned in the brochure part uploaded in Audi India's site.

Akshay1234 · 4th October 2011, 22:18

I've even seen a 3.0T A8 in Mumbai. I didn't know that was available either.

PlatzdaTurbo · 5th October 2011, 11:11

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

I've even seen a 3.0T A8 in Mumbai. I didn't know that was available either.

Its not. Officially the 3.0t A8 is not on sale in India. Its primarily for the US market and places like the UAE etc. I am guessing it was not a previous gen so probably might be Audi India's car. One of the bosses driving around in it perhaps.

@sidindica
Dont know how reliable but the 4.2 TDi V8 is set to hit our shores mid next year according to Audi Mumbai.

speedy · 5th October 2011, 11:34

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

Its not. Officially the 3.0t A8 is not on sale in India. Its primarily for the US market and places like the UAE etc. I am guessing it was not a previous gen so probably might be Audi India's car. One of the bosses driving around in it perhaps.

@sidindica
Dont know how reliable but the 4.2 TDi V8 is set to hit our shores mid next year according to Audi Mumbai.

I just saw the A8 3.0 tdi yest morning..There were two of them black color and registered and on taxi plates. So i am guessing they are owned by a Hotel.
I believe the Audi boss has a white A8 W12.

PlatzdaTurbo · 5th October 2011, 11:47

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Originally Posted by speedy

I just saw the A8 3.0 tdi yest morning..There were two of them black color and registered and on taxi plates. So i am guessing they are owned by a Hotel.
I believe the Audi boss has a white A8 W12.

Yup i know the taxi A8s ( L O L) you are talking about. Surprisingly, i saw one of them exiting the lobby of the Taj . I thought Taj were loyal to Jaguars !

Yup the boss does move around in the W12. Have seen it parked at BKC. Beautiful car that, with its huge alloys and those monster exhausts. But i cant think of anyone else who could possibly run around in an A8 3.0T with these other 3 variants already on offer. Could be here just for sometime and sent back to Germany soon.

FlyingSpur · 5th October 2011, 12:05

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Originally Posted by speedy

I believe the Audi boss has a white A8 W12.

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

Yup the boss does move around in the W12.

Nope, that was a 4.2 petrol. And these days it's an A7

noopster · 5th October 2011, 12:14

Sorry to sound like a noob but is the A7 also launched in India? The A for Audi adverts in the Times the last couple of days feature an A7 in the lineup.

PlatzdaTurbo · 5th October 2011, 12:20

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Originally Posted by FlyingSpur

Nope, that was a 4.2 petrol. And these days it's an A7

Arey you sent me pics of a white w12 in your complex a couple of months back na ? Didnt that belong to Mr. Big Boss ?? I spotted it in BKC too a couple of times after that.

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Sorry to sound like a noob but is the A7 also launched in India? The A for Audi adverts in the Times the last couple of days feature an A7 in the lineup.

Its been launched quite sometime back and a fantastic car at that. Looker !

speedy · 5th October 2011, 12:25

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Originally Posted by FlyingSpur

Nope, that was a 4.2 petrol. And these days it's an A7

I believe you have it wrong..The German Boss of Audi had a White W12 which i have seen him being chauffered in myself. He could have changed the car now but i definately have seen him in it.

FlyingSpur · 5th October 2011, 13:34

Good for you. So have I. But it's not his.

speedy · 5th October 2011, 13:57

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Originally Posted by FlyingSpur

Good for you. So have I. But it's not his.

Lucky you..But its been acknowledge by someone working with Audi on another thread. Anyways..

sidindica · 6th October 2011, 20:54

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Originally Posted by FlyingSpur

Nope, that was a 4.2 petrol. And these days it's an A7

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

Arey you sent me pics of a white w12 in your complex a couple of months back na ? Didnt that belong to Mr. Big Boss ?? I spotted it in BKC too a couple of times after that.

Its been launched quite sometime back and a fantastic car at that. Looker !

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Originally Posted by speedy

I believe you have it wrong..The German Boss of Audi had a White W12 which i have seen him being chauffered in myself. He could have changed the car now but i definately have seen him in it.

This is that said W12.

Sahil · 6th October 2011, 21:02

I saw the w12 pictured above at Prabhdevi last night

FlyingSpur · 7th October 2011, 00:06

Yup that's the car. And the last time I saw it (two days back), it was in a pretty messy condition. I don't quite remember whether the front bumper was really dirty or had a crack. One of the two.

That car has awesome rims!

PlatzdaTurbo · 7th October 2011, 10:12

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Originally Posted by FlyingSpur

Yup that's the car. And the last time I saw it (two days back), it was in a pretty messy condition. I don't quite remember whether the front bumper was really dirty or had a crack. One of the two.

Sad that a car like this was in that condition.
Crack in the bumper !

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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	Has Audi India launched the A8 L 4.2 V8 TDI? The A8's latest brochure which I received some days back from Audi Ludhiana has an interesting addition. While no different from the earlier brochure, the new page which shows the technical specifications of the A8L has a new addition: the 4.2 V8 TDI quattro in addition to 6.3 W12, 4.2 FSI and 3.0 TDi which were already available. Need to know that when was this model launched and whats the price tag. Will post the page pic, if needed on 6th. Update: http://www.audi.in/etc/medialib/ngw/..._technical.pdf The same is also mentioned in the brochure part uploaded in Audi India's site. Last edited by sidindica : 4th October 2011 at 22:32.
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