This luxury sedan Audi A8 car comes with Quattro four wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and sturdier Audi Space Frame (ASF) Aluminum body. There are also a wide variety of high torque and powerful engines. Two generations of the Audi A8 were manufactured in short and long wheelbase form in order to substitute the V8 model as such. Performance with power makes the Audi A8 “L” most comfortable sports sedan car in its own class.
The first generation of the Audi A8 release in 1994 till 2003 used the D2 platform ad ASF body to reduce the weight keeping its rigidity intact.
Five inches rear legroom space was later introduced and six interior airbags were included in this version of the car in 1997. The unique single frame grille, which marks its tradition today, was introduced in the second generation from 2003 to date.
Types
Today, there are several powerful diesel and petrol engines options available with the Audi A8. These include the 2.8 V6, 3.2 V6, 4.2 V8, 3.0 TDI V6 and 4.2 L TDI V8 engines. Tiptronic gearboxes come for the diesel versions whereas multitronic are chosen for the petrol engines.
Audi A8 Facts
• The top speeds for Audi A8 SE 4.2 FSI and TDI Quattro cars are 155mph but the accelerations vary slightly – 0 62 mph in 6.1 seconds whereas 0 62 mph in 5.9 seconds respectively.
• Adaptive air suspension that helps the driver to change as he needs comes along with this Audi A8.
The distinct reputation Audi A8 has is the next step to excellence, setting various milestones in automotive history. The all time all wheel drive, Quattro along with ASF body, technical innovations like MMI (Multi Media Interface) are few of the features where all contribute to the significant success of this luxury sedan with a ‘sporty’ look. The 6.0 liter, 450 horsepower 12 cylinder engine undoubtedly make Audi A8 look powerful and strong.
The engine parts and the interiors are touched with finesse; the comfort seats with high grade Valcona leather, the 16 way adjustability show the luxury it holds and one feels the soothing comfort of their home on driving the A8. MMI is another highly intuitive, user friendly system giving the driver every right to control the way he wants including ride dynamics, entertainment system, environment, and the Audi Navigation System, make Audi A8 stand above the rest.
The second generation of Audi A8 which is the current ongoing model was built on the D3 platform which received a new facelift from its previous versions. New electronic safety systems were also introduced with this model. “Audi Side Assist”, “Audi Lane Assist” are couple of new innovative features that gave Audi A8 an entirely new look.
There are many other A8 parts that make it look and feel unique entirely different from other cars. The Bang and Olufsen Advanced Sound System, rain sensors, the Advanced Parking System which features a highly efficient reverse camera, the standard air bags and head restraints are few of such features that make Audi the most wanted car today. Audi Space Frame (ASF), the latest innovative technology that benefits both ride and handling making at ease is still undisputedly the best feature this car has.
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