AUDI
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Audi stuffed a huge engine into a small car. The engine is a 340 hp. V-8, mated to a 5-speed automatic. Audi's "Quattro AWD" is optional. FWD is standard. Coupe, convertible, sedan, and wagon are the trims. All luxurious and sporty. Two V-6 engines are also available. |
| Price: $26,000-$45,500 | Trim Lines: A4, S4 |
| Filling the gap between the A4 and A8, the A6 is offered in sedan and wagon. Like the A4, Quattro AWD or FWD are given. The A6 has a comfortable interior with many features standard and luxury appointments. The optional 450 hp. V-8 engine is responsive. | |
| Price: $36,900-$58,900 | Trim Lines: A6, S6, RS 6 |
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The "All Aluminum All Powerful" A8 competes with the big luxo-techno cars all around. This big sedan has a 4.2 liter 300 hp. engine, mated to a 7-speed auto. One knob in the center controls audio, climate, etc. Navigation and electric window visors are standard. |
| Price: $68,000-$120,000 | Trim Lines: A8, A8L |
| Call it an A6 wagon with more power and price. The Allroad comes standard with Quattro AWD. The 2.7 liter 250 hp. V-6 is smooth likewise to the more powerful 4.2 liter 300 hp. V-8. The 60/40 folding back seats add more cargo space in the back. | |
| Price: $40,900-$48,900 | Trim Lines: Allroad |
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The two-seater TT goes unchanged for 2004. The two I-4 engines are a tad choppy. The 250 hp. V-6 is smoother and more responsive. Like all the other Audi's, the TT comes with Quattro AWD. 17'' wheels and bigger brakes improve this already improved roadster. |
| Price: $33,500-$39,700 | Trim Lines: TT |
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| People who ride in an Arnage can contemplate over a mini-fridge, LCD screen TV, and cocktail cooler. Despite being one of the heaviest cars on the road, this car can propel to 60 m.p.h. in 5.5 seconds with its 6.8 liter 450 hp. twin turbo-charged V-8 engine. |  |
| Price: $199,990-256,990 | Trim Lines: Arnage R, Arnage RL |
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The Continental GT takes the lead over any luxury coupe. The 6.0 liter twin turbo W-12 engine speaks for itself. So does the 540 horses under the hood. Imported leather and wood, clock, and voice activated audio/navigation controls add to the lush interior. |
| Price: $149,990 | Trim Lines: Continental, GT |