The new flagship model has already proved a famous brand slogan "Vorsprung durch Technik" with its aluminum body, powerful and highly efficient engines, further enhanced by the MMI operating system, new systems to help run, all-LED headlamps and an elegant interior of master-level craftsmanship.
With all this technology, the new Audi A8 offers a perfect blend of dynamics, design, performance and pioneering. A8 3.0 TDI with front-wheel drive, which followed later, emits just 159 grams of CO2 per kilometer - as consumption of 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km with the lowest fuel consumption in the luxury segment. The car is 5.14 meters long, even with a width of nearly two meters (1.95 m), which not only surpassed its predecessor, but also all its competitors.
Sportiest sedan
"The new Audi A8 is the sportiest sedan in its segment," says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of AUDI AG. "It combines many functions in a new and intelligent way.Unrivaled in the stylistic elements and when it comes to the interior. "
The new luxury sedan, which comes in showrooms in early 2010. year, a technical work of art. Its stylish and strong body is an aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), which weighs approximately 40 percent lower than a comparable steel structure. The interior is attractive, with new and spacious design and impeccable quality of workmanship full attention to the smallest detail. Comfort is first class - the new, emotionally charged ambient lighting and luxurious seats with electrically adjustable rear.
LED lights
Another advanced technological solution in the new A8 is the full LED headlights, which use light-emitting diodes for all lighting functions. They give this luxury sedan flawless appearance even during the day and are still impressive when darkness starts to fall.Revolutionary optics used in these lights mean a departure from the conventional tubular light module. All-LED headlights open a new chapter in the technology of light.
Two V8 engines
The new A8 is coming to market with one of two engines, a 4.2 FSI power 273 kW (372 hp) and 4.2 TDI with 258 kW (350 hp). After that there will be a 3.0 TDI with 184 kW (250 hp). All engines boast more power and torque - but fuel consumption, which decreased by 13 to 22 percent, thanks to intelligent and efficient technologies such as energy-recovery system and an innovative thermal management.
Another version of the 3.0 TDI engine will follow later. Has a power of 150 kW (204 hp), front-wheel drive and consumes only 6.0 liters per 100 km in the EU driving cycle. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 159 grams per kilometer - so far unsurpassed value in the luxury segment.
New Audi A8 saloons I come in early 2010. year. Prices for the Croatian market are not yet known but it should be noted that the new A8 will be more expensive than the model it replaces. So they know the prices in Germany where, according to the expectations of the best-selling model A8 4.2 TDI, cost 90 800 euros.