The veils of secrecy have been drawn from the novel A8 limousine, and it reveals a brand new look for the firm, which is coroneted with superior LED headlamps.
Expressed as a technology flagship, the A8 intend to go ahead of its challengers when it comes to assemble excellence, ride and usage. Significantly, the tenderfoot as well promises to convey the most excellent fuel saving and lowest CO2 emissions in the segment. The most up-to-date A8 is larger and further powerful than forever, nevertheless lighter and extra efficient than the model it replaces.
Additionally, it debut modernized MMI cabin control arrangement of Audi, which at the present comprise a touch susceptible pad that can be used to maneuver navigation function. There is as well a bigger LCD screen, in addition to a head-up demonstrate system that can recognize speed limit.
Audi has furthermore responded to disparagement that its cabins are as well somber. The model obtains new-fangled interior trim, at the same time as colored ambient lighting is accessible, and the gear lever and steering wheel have been re-designed to proffer a further comprehensive look.
Engine choices include a development of the existing car’s 4.2 FSI petrol V8, plus a new 4.2-litre diesel emitting 199g/km of CO2 and delivering a healthy 800Nm of torque.
A new 3.0-litre TDI model, which has 550Nm of torque and promises combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later next year. This variant will also pave the way for an ultra-efficient 3.0 TDIe version, which should return 50mpg and put out 150g/km of CO2. A hybrid is also under development, but won’t be launched until 2011.
Technological highlights include an eight-speed auto and an accident prevention system that uses cameras to help the driver avoid trouble, plus an infra-red night vision camera.
The A8 arrives in the UK in April, and the range will start from around £50,000. The limo spearheads a raft of new Audis which cover every market sector.
Engine preference comprises an improvement of the 4.2 FSI petrol V8 of the existing car, along with new 4.2-litre diesels that emits 199g/km of CO2 and deliver a vigorous 800Nm of torque.
An innovative 3.0 liter TDI model, that has 550Nm of torque and promise collective fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later on next year. This amendment will as well overlay the mode for an ultra efficient 3.0 TDI version, which ought to return 50mpg and snuff out 150g/km of CO2. A fusion is additionally under progress, but would not be launched until 2011.
Technological highlights consist of an eight speed auto and an accident avoidance system that make use of cameras to help the driver keep away from dilemma, in addition an infra red night vision camera.
The A8 disembark in the UK in April, and the series will initiate from around £50,000. The limo forefronts a raft of innovative Audis which cover every market sector.
