A8 w12 2005?

[Javier Neog]

These are available engines on a 2005 A8. Source: ElsaWin

6.0 V12
4.2 V8
4.0 V8 TDI
3.7 V8
3.2 V6
3.0 V6 TDI

[JohnF]

W12, not V12, Javier. I think only around sixty RHD SWB quattro sports saloons were ever sold in the UK before the W12 engine was confined to the limo LWB, VW Phaeton and Bentleys after 2006. I don't know how many were exported to other RHD markets. In contrast with the ubiquitous DB9s and Continentals they hardly ever appear on the market. Most people, motoring press included, are unaware of its amazing effortless performance in 'S' mode thanks to the slightly lower final drive ratio than the LWB version. It is a truly stunning piece of electromechanical engineering - 10yrs ahead of the Jaguar XJ - and I am hoping they will be collectors items by the time I am too old to appreciate it (assuming I don't come to grief in it!).