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Audi A8 TFSI e

MODEL TESTED: Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro Sport

PRICE: £90,690 ENGINE: 3.0-litre V6/e-motor, 456bhp

Running costs

35.1mpg (on test)

£118 fill-up/£510 or 12% tax

Practicality

Boot

390 litres

Performance

0-62mph/top speed

4.9 seconds/155mph

THE current Audi A8 is the latest iteration of the firm’s luxury limousine, and it was given an update earlier this year with new lighting and subtly revised looks. The 60 TFSI e is available in long and standard wheelbases, and it’s the former that we’re testing here in Sport trim.

Design & engineering

CONSTANT evolution is a common theme within the luxury car class, and this is something that’s clearly evident with the Audi A8. This is

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