Audi Avantissimo

The Audi Avantissimo is a concept car by the German automobile manufacturer Audi. The Audi Avantissimo debuted at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Audi planned the Avantissimo to be luxurious and distinguished, but very swift at the same time. Many of its styling cues are visible on the next-generation 2004 Audi A8.

The Audi Avantissimo had a 4.2 L V8 engine equipped with twin turbochargers. This engine developed about 430 hp and 600 ft·lbf of torque. The Avantissimo had a six-speed automatic transmission and also had all wheel drive.

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Audi Avantissimo - a New Form of Dynamism and Luxury