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ID# 000125
1990 Audi 200 - 1990 Audi V8 Sedan Parts For Sale
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1990 Audi 200
3333 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10303 United States 718-273-6060 (Main Phone) 718-448-0767 (Fax) | Condition: | Used | | Transmission: | automatic | | Engine Type: | V8 | | Exterior Color: | Black | | Interior Color: | Black | | Category: | Parts |
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ABS Brakes
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Bose Stereo
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Power Mirrors
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Power Windows
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Air Conditioning
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Cruise Control
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Power Moonroof
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Quattro
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Airbag - Driver
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Leather Seats
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Power Seats
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Rear Defroster
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All Wheel Drive
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Power Locks
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Power Steering
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The Audi V8 (Typ 4C) is a large luxury four-door, five-seat saloon (sedan), built by AUDI AG at its Neckarsulm plant in Germany from October 1988 to November 1993,[1] as the company's range-topping flagship model. It was the first car from the Audi marque to use its namesake engine configuration - a V8 engine.[2]
Factory production commenced in October 1988, and ceased in November 1993,[1] although sales of completed vehicles continued in 1994.[3][4]
The Audi V8 was replaced by the Audi A8 in 1994, though the A8 would not be sold in North America until the 1997 model year.
The Audi V8 car featured as standard Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel drive system,[5][6][7] and a 32 valve, twin double overhead camshaft (2xDOHC) V8 engine,[1] with options of a five-speed manual, six-speed manual, or four-speed electronically controlled ZF 4HP24A automatic transmissions,[1] giving it the power and performance abilities to match the then comparable V8-powered offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
The range-topping Audi V8 was released at about the same time as the original Lexus LS400, and in many respects, the Audi was a superior product both to the Lexus, and its German competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz W126, the BMW 7 Series (BMW E32), and the British Jaguar XJ-series (Jaguar XJ Mark 2, XJ40).[citation needed] The Audi V8 was the only car in its class to offer four-wheel drive,[1] and a fully galvanised body as standard, with 10 year anti-perforation warranty (against corrosion).
The Audi V8 was specifically designed to be a top of the range 'flagship' car,[2] having as standard what was then traditionally optional features like leather seating, and Audi's famous quattro 4wd[1] (see standard features list).[2] However, this was reversed with the Audi D3 A8, where the base model is equipped with front-wheel drive, diesel engine - and leather as an option.
The Audi V8 created a new 'elevated' image for its company, AUDI AG,[2] because customers and the motoring industry as a whole were now viewing Audi marque as a true manufacturer of prestigious luxury cars, providing a credible alternative to the then established competitors. In that matter, this car was a real cornerstone in developing the history of the Audi marque as we know today.[2]
Today, the Audi V8 has a cult following in many countries, and many examples are in the hands of enthusiasts who appreciate the quality and performance offered by what has turned out to be a durable and well-built car.
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