Sentences with phrase «decadent anachronism»

Some might argue that this chunky powerplant, whether turbocharged in a Bentley or naturally aspirated in an Audi A8, is a decadent anachronism and has, in any case, been usurped for relevance in the modern world by the more efficient and cleaner Audi - sourced V8 that powers slightly less costly Conti GTs and GTCs.

In a land that lusts after efficient turbodiesels, the Ford, with its naturally aspirated, 435 - hp 5.0 - liter V - 8, is a decadent anachronism that's as folksy as a copy of Playboy from the mid -»60s.»