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2006 Audi A8 L 4.2 Road Test

I have keenness for certain numerals and combinations thereof, such as 8, 45, 430, 550, 750, and 760. No, these aren't my lucky lottery numbers picked by a Gypsy fortuneteller they're model designators for several premium automotive models. Aficionados of full-size sedans ought to immediately spot the pattern: Audi A8, (or Jaguar XJ8), Infiniti Q45, Lexus LS 430, Mercedes S550, BMW 750i and 760Li. Whether one embraces the big sedan or laments it, there's little argument that these numbers represent some of the finest automobiles in the full-size sedan segment. This week's road test shines the spotlight on the number "8," as in A8.

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2006 Audi A8 L 4.2 Road Test

I have keenness for certain numerals and combinations thereof, such as 8, 45, 430, 550, 750, and 760. No, these aren't my lucky lottery numbers picked by a Gypsy fortuneteller they're model designators for several premium automotive models. Aficionados of full-size sedans ought to immediately spot the pattern: Audi A8, (or Jaguar XJ8), Infiniti Q45, Lexus LS 430, Mercedes S550, BMW 750i and 760Li. Whether one embraces the big sedan or laments it, there's little argument that these numbers represent some of the finest automobiles in the full-size sedan segment. This week's road test shines the spotlight on the number "8," as in A8.