The new Audi A8 is a sign of progress that the brand has to be at the forefront of technology: lightweight aluminum body, powerful engines, MMI system evolved, new systems of care, complete lamps in LED technology and a new interior, whose finishing is at a higher level.

The new luxury sedan, which will reach dealerships in early 2010, combines performance and style to become, perhaps, the benchmark for its segment. Its body of sharp lines, is made of aluminum as the construction method Audi Space Frame (ASF). The interior features a new high quality finish, dominated the luxury combined with small touches of sportiness. On board were flying first class, the leather seats electronically adjustable, the perfect finishing detail, great legroom and an ambient light at different key points of the carrier will make you feel a new way of experiencing the car.

The A8 mix a modern degree of intelligence with an exemplary management simple. Your Multi Media Interface (MMI) incorporates an evolutionary novelty: when combined with the optional navigation system integrates a "touchpad". A touch pad for management. This device allows the driver to handle many functions in an intuitive, for example, can enter the navigation destination drawing the letters on the screen.

The MMI navigation plus is networked systems and security assistance. I can read the route in advance and provide the necessary data and devices of automatic control, lights and Active Speed Scheduler (PCA) with Stop & Go function. This new level of intelligence enables systems to detect complex scenarios and making decisions to assist the driver in advance. New technologies that make their debut in this model are the night vision assistant identifying pedestrian safety system Audi pre sense, as an indicator of the speed limit to reach the market during 2010.

Another high-tech solution in the new A8 is complete lamps in LED technology, capable of performing the functions of lighting using LEDs. The light clusters bring you a deep look, especially at night where the lights daytime delight us with a great brightness and visibility.

The new A8 comes with two engines, a 4.2 FSI with 372 hp and 4.2 TDI with 350 hp. It was later incorporated into the offer a 3.0 TDI with 250 hp. All engines have gained in power and torque, while consumption has been reduced between 13% and 22% through efficiency technologies such as energy recovery system and the new thermal management. Finally, we will launch a second version of the 3.0 TDI with an output of 204 hp, front wheel drive and a consumption of only 6.0 l/100 km. This equates to CO2 emissions of 159 grams per kilometer, a record value so far not been achieved in the luxury segment.

Its price is estimated to be close to € 95,000 depending on the version.

Spotlight: New 8-speed change triptronic
The increase in efficiency has also helped the new gearbox fitted as standard. His control is carried out purely electronic form through a selector switch or by cams located on the wheel. The quattro permanent four-wheel drive sport operates with a slightly higher torque distribution to the rear axle.

The adaptive air suspension with adaptive damping suspension is included in the standard equipment as part of Audi drive select system for better driving dynamics.
In the field of multimedia Audi provides its customers with a large number of attractive components. The offer extends to the sound system from Bang & Olufsen, with over 1,400 watts of power and 19 speakers, covering even modern online services. The new Audi A8 has gained in dynamism, comfort, safety, and mark the line to beat for his rivals.