Is it even possible to fit such an engine in an Audi A8? The Italian Tuner claims it is and they will try and complete such a project just to prove everyone once and for all what they’re capable of.
Not so well-known in the tuning industry they are still trying to get recognized by all the fans, but others just have the lead, maybe with this project they will rise above their present level.
Castagna Milano isn’t one of the most popular names within the global tuning business however we’ve seen some pretty fascinating projects from the Milan-based company. Take for example the Fiat 500 convertible and stretch limo or the Rolls-Royce-based coupe from a decade ago. These builds can provide you with a basic idea of what the Italian tuner is up to, however, it’s now teasing a brand new project that might become Castagna’s wildest plan to this point.
Through its official Facebook channel, the tuning firm has shared CGIs of an Audi A8-based rugged wagon with a 12-cylinder engine and a Quattro all-wheel drive. The vehicle is using the previous generation A8 as a base and, deciding by the graphics of the headlights, it’s doubtless the facelifted version from 2014 onwards.
What Castagna Milano did is to provide the luxurious sedan a brand new roofline with a traditional wagon shape and add Allroad-inspired touches just like the silver roof rails, black plastic cladding for the wheel arches and side sills, and aluminum accents for the front and rear bumpers. The profile of the rear doors shows clearly the car was born as a sedan however the new roof integrates showing neatness into the overall style.
Of course, this can be still a really early stage of development and therefore the company is yet to unharness more details regarding the project. So far we only know the rugged wagon is going to be built entirely by aluminum (all A8s are all-aluminum after all) with carbon fiber most likely used for the extended roof. The W12 badge refers to Audi’s 6.3-liter FSI 12-cylinder engine that in stock form is good for 493 HP (368 kilowatts) and 461 pound-feet (625 Newton-meters) of torque.
