In the two 90 degree corners, the Audi held its line perfectly at speeds I rather not report. Green Valley Road, Highway 49, Bass Lake and Latrobe Road were looked to with anticipation. Even though it may be a luxury car, it's most fun in the twisties, using the Tiptronic five speed tranny to its fullest advantage. It's still not quite as sharp as the S4, A6 2.7T or even the short wheelbase A8, but that's like comparing an F14, F15 and F16 to an F4. The highway ride is perfect.
Nothing outside is let into to the cabin.
Only when you dip into the delicious throttle is anything heard, and then the sounds are beautiful. The sound system is the best I have heard in any car. It is a Bose set up that sounds as crisp, clean and clear as a movie theater or concert hall. It's that good. The problem is sticker shock.