December 16, 2007
THE BASICS
Base price/as tested: $118,000/$134,545
Base price/as tested: $118,000/$134,545
Fuel economy: 15.1 miles per gallon in Globe testing (premium fuel)
Annual fuel cost: $2,919 (at $3.39 per gallon, premium, 13,000 miles per year)
THE EARLY LINE
Audi goes head-to-head with legendary autos like Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini – and holds its own.
THE SPECIFICS
Drivetrain: All-wheel-drive
Seating: 2
Horsepower: 420
Torque: 317 lb.-ft.
Overall length: 174.4 inches
Wheelbase: 104.3 inches
Height: 49.3 inches
Width: 75 inches
Curb weight: 3,500 pounds
THE SKINNY
Nice touch: The flat bottom of the steering wheel. Allows the driver to move his legs without bumping it.
Annoyance: The rear seems to suck up road grit and grime. Who wants a dirty $135,000 car?
Watch for: A super version of this already super car.
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