Unveiled at a world preview in Miami , the latest generation of Audi’s A8 is set to go up against rivals the likes of BMW’s 7 Series, Mercedes Benz’s S-Class and Lexus’ LS in the grand saloon segment when it gets here in the latter half of 2010.
Engines and transmissions
4,2-litre V8 with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission
Power: 273 kW
Torque: 445 N.m of torque at 3 500 r/min
Drivetrain: quattro all-wheel drive
Standard features
Aluminium space frame
Bose Surround Sound System
Full-LED front headlamps with high and low beam, daytime running lights, cornering lights and turn signals.
Advanced MMI operating system, MMI touch navigation system with pioneering operating concept
Interior lighting
Seats with optional ventilation and massage functions, luxurious individual rear seats optional
7-inch central display
Multifunction steering wheel
quattro all-wheel drive
Adaptive air suspension
Safety and security
Audi pre sense safety system for avoiding accidents and for minimising their consequences
Night vision assistant with pedestrian marking, adaptive cruise control with stop & go feature and advanced driver assistance systems
Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go
Audi lane assist
Audi side assist
New generation of ESP stability control with electronic all-wheel-drive torque vectoring.
Audi braking guard
Automatic emergency braking
Reversible seatbelt tensioners
