2011 Audi A8: First Look

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• Competes with: BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S Class
• Looks like: A luxury car fit for a movie set in the not-too-distant future
• Drivetrain: 372-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 with eight-speed transmission, all-wheel drive
• Hits dealerships: Late 2010

The 2011 A8 and its long-wheelbase variant will likely ring in at least as much as the outgoing 2010’s starting price of  $74,550. Audi also says a hybrid version may be available in the near future.