"Steve Grauman" > wrote in message
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> >then make the A8 wider
>
> Making the A8 wide enough to accomodate the Lamborghini V12 would've been
excessive. Beyond that, I'm not sure what you don't understand about the
> production limitations of the Lambo V12. It would've required millions of
> dollars to re-tool for that. Don't forget, Audi had already incurred the
cost
> of adapting manufacturing lines for the W12. They introduced the engine in
2001 in the previous A8.
>
> >never said it wasn't a great car, past being a VW but it's not as
> >smooth as a VS.-12.
>
> It's not a VW. The A8 and Pheaton share only minimal suspension
components.

how hard can it be to produce more engines?? why not just turbo charge the
W-8 and get similar horse power to a V-12.

the A-8 share engines drive train layout, and interior setup