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Audi - Repair and Service Redwood City - 2022 Audi A8 spy shots: Mid-life facelift may see Maybach rival introduced- Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000
Audi's fourth-generation A8 is about to come in for a round of updates, as evidenced by camouflaged prototypes spotted in the wild.
The current A8 arrived for the 2019 model year. This updated version is expected to debut late this year or early next as a 2022 model, though it may be delayed until the 2023 model year.
The A8 isn't a big seller for Audi, with the U.S. sales figure in 2020 coming in at just 2,406 units. Even the pre-pandemic total in 2019 was only slightly better at 2,963 units. As a result, Audi is unlikely to invest big on major updates for the A8. The prototypes point to new headlights, new internals in the taillights, and revised fascias at both ends.
There aren't any shots showing the interior but we can expect some updates here as well. A new infotainment system is possible to match the more advanced systems offered in newer vehicles like the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Cadillac Escalade, both of which offer large curved displays.
2022 Audi A8 facelift spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
The current powertrain lineup should carry over. In the U.S. this means V-6, V-8 and W-12 options, plus a V-6-based plug-in hybrid option. Don't look for a battery-electric powertrain to be added, at least with this generation of the A8.
Similar updates should feature on the sporty S8 variant. The current S8 makes 563 hp from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, and even more performance could be offered if Audi adds a new S8 Plus variant like it did with the previous-generation S8.
Speaking of variants, Audi in 2019 hinted at a more luxurious version of the A8 that could possibly go up against the Maybach S-Class and new Rolls-Royce Ghost. There are rumors this flagship variant could use the Horch name, borrowed from Audi founder August Horch who used the name for a separate car brand before he went on to establish Audi.
Audi also looks to be developing a flagship SUV that may end up wearing a Q9 badge. An early tester for the vehicle was spotted in March.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1131111_2022-audi-a8-spy-shots
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Porsche - Repair and Service Redwood City - 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman spy shots: Redesign in the works - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000
Engineers from Porsche are out evaluating what's likely to be an early test mule for the next-generation 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster, with the new mechanicals hidden beneath the makeshift body of a current-generation model.
The current sports car duo arrived for the 2017 model year but can trace their roots to the Cayman and Boxster introduced for 2013.
The new generation is expected to arrive for the 2024 model year, meaning sales should start sometime in 2023.
Looking at the spy shots of the test mule, we can see that the track width has been substantially increased at both ends. The wheelbase also looks to be longer, as evidenced by a longer section in front of the rear wheels. It seems Porsche's mid-engine sports car is growing in size for the next generation.
2024 Porsche 718 Cayman test mule spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
The foam padding lining the inside of the wheel arches and also featured on the underbody is typically used for testing suspension systems. It helps the engineers determine how much compression is possible without the wheels scraping the wheel arches or the underbody scraping the ground.
According to our photographer, the interior was also filled with measuring equipment.
Our photographer also confirmed that the test mule featured an internal-combustion engine. Porsche hasn't mentioned just want to expect in the next 718 but a report from 2019 pointed to there being both hybrid and fully electric powertrains on offer. An electric 718 is something Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said was a possibility. He said it back in 2018 while simultaneously ruling out an electric 911.
Before the next-generation 718 arrives, Porsche will introduce a more hardcore RS version of the current 718 Cayman GT4. It will likely serve as a final sendoff for the current generation. Stay tuned.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1132303_2024-porsche-718-cayman-spy-shots-redesign-in-the-works
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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