Audi A8

The Audi A8 is different. By taking a more featherweight approach it wipes the canvas with all other contenders - in the eco-friendly stakes at least."
With an all-aluminium body, there’s a considerable weight saving, and the Audi A8 2.8 V6 FSI SE has an extremely efficient 2.8-litre V6 direct-injection petrol engine with CO2 emissions at just 199g/km, one of the lowest in the luxury class.

This weight saving combined with the A8’s superb engine efficiency contributes to the car’s 34.0mpg, class-beating fuel economy, despite its eight second, 0-62mph capability.

There's no compromise in the luxury division. The interior is huge, the boot is vast and the finish, using the finest quality materials, is simply class personified. A keyless entry system, electrically adjustable leather seats, a CD multi-changer, climate control, four-setting air suspension, and satellite-navigation with voice control add to the refined, luxury driving experience.

Safety features are equally as prominent in the Audi A8, with a sophisticated braking system, stability control, eight airbags and active anti-whiplash head restraints. Its speed-sensitive power steering also makes the car easy to drive in town, thus contributing further to fuel economy.

A8 Design Features

The new A8 carries all the hallmarks of Audi’s distinctively desirable design. Its restraint and simplicity mark it out as a classic in the making, yet there’s also something about its style that claims new territory. The sleek, confident sweep of its lines from bumper to bumper. The elegant cabin. The balance and poise. This is the luxury sports saloon – redefined.


Front styling
Catch sight of the A8 in the rear view mirror, and you accord it instant respect. Powerful, tubular headlights stare forward, while the broad double grille with four interlocked rings reminds you that performance is part of every Audi’s DNA.


Interior
Beautifully made from the finest materials and designed with an intuitive elegance, the cabin of an A8 makes you wish your journey could last a little longer.

Side and rear design
The A8 seems to be moving even when stationary. Short overhangs, confident lines and wide stance express a serious sporting intent. This may be a spacious luxury car, but it’s also a serious driver’s car.

Aerodynamic body
The new A8 cuts the air with a drag coefficient 8% lower than its predecessor. The lowest rear axle lift of any car in its class provides outstanding road holding and stability.

LED light technology
Smaller and smarter than conventional bulbs, the A8’s lightweight LEDs offer greater visibility, penetration and an overall safer driving experience.

Technology Features

With its integrated Multi Media Interface (MMI), the A8 offers a complete revolution in interior dynamics, giving the driver a simple, direct method of control. But it goes much further - every technological detail of the A8 is advanced. Always smart. Always simple. Technology that makes driving as pleasurable and as safe as possible.

DVD navigation
When a car is designed to make light work of long journeys, it demands a navigation system equally as tireless. The A8 uses a faster DVD-based system which covers far greater distances.

EM parking brake
Stop smart with the A8’s electromechanical braking system. Push/pull a simple control on your centre console and the A8 does the rest, automatically applying the correct amount of force required for safe braking.

Audi MMI
The A8’s Multi Media Interface (MMI) is an
intuitive one-point solution to navigation, entertainment, communications and vehicle control. With consistent logic and functional design, MMI puts the technology to work for you, so you can focus on enjoying the drive.

Adaptive cruise control
It’s not cruising when it requires constant adjusting. Take control with a system that automatically regulates your car’s speed to keep a specified safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Advanced key
Now your car sees you coming. Through an advanced electrical key signal, getting into your A8 is as simple as pressing a button. Sit down, press the starter button and the steering lock and immobiliser are automatically deactivated.

Performance Features

Spacious luxury saloons are not usually celebrated for their responsiveness, feedback and sense of driver involvement. The new A6 changes all that, delivering exhilarating performance and cosseting luxury in one car. Advanced suspension design achieves handling precision without harshness. Above all, Audi' range of engines for the new A6 combine instant acceleration, high-speed cruising ability and remarkable fuel efficiency.


4.2 litre V8 engine
The unique 4.2-litre V8 engine of the Audi A6 is capable of exceptional performance. Overtaking ability is instant across the rev range while fuel consumption is remarkably low.


6-speed tiptronic
The 4.2 V8 and 3.2 V6 FSI® engine versions of the A6 Saloon, utilise the 6-speed tiptronic transmission system, drawing out the engine’s most powerful characteristics and creating the choice of a relaxing or exhilarating drive.


FSI®
Initially designed to help the all-conquering Audi R8 racing cars sweep the board at Le Mans, Direct Injection now finds its way to the A6. Power and fuel efficiency are offered simultaneously thanks to the ability to switch seamlessly between homogenous and direct charge combustion.


quattro
Assured road-holding and rock-solid braking are the enhanced performance benefits of quattro four-wheel-drive. Its exceptional traction, dynamic cornering and impeccable road handling all make for sports car feel and exceptional luxury car comfort.

4-link front suspension
A front, four link suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension layout create remarkable driving dynamics and comfort. This has been developed to operate smoothly and effortlessly and maximise steering precision.