New long flagship "Audi" has finally reached Russia.
When I asked why it took so long to wait for his arrival, the company replied that in the spring by autumn. Indeed, yesterday, on the last day of autumn, the New Opera Theater announced the start of sales. On the stage were a long black and white Audi A8, a Russian symphony orchestra and the German band Bauhouse. Music united everyone in the hall. So audiosymphony.
The head of the Bauhaus, Klements Witkowski, told me that his art is independent, and it was not he who came to Audi, but Audi came to him. Such is the harmony.
Such cars on the roads of Europe - like fingers on the hands. In the Old World it is not very customary to flaunt wealth, and this Audi screams - “I am the most chic!”. The profile immediately reveals a wheelbase increased by 130 mm, and the W12 nameplates indicate the presence of a top-end 12-cylinder engine under the hood. But in some countries, modesty is not in fashion, so the main markets for the A8 L c W12 are traditionally China, the USA and ... that's right - Russia.
The standard equipment of the W12 includes, among other things, a panoramic roof.
So, how is the car different from the usual short version? To answer this question, it’s enough not to even sit down, but simply to look at the back sofa, preferably in the dark. This makes it easier to evaluate the spatial lighting Ambient lighting. LEDs and optical fiber highlight certain parts of the cabin, creating an unusual effect: the central panel seems to float in space. Even the shade of the backlight can be chosen to suit your mood: ivory, polar, ruby / polar, as well as adjust the brightness in four zones.
The size of the central display has been increased to 7 inches. This allows you to display information with one main field and two additional separate zones.
Variety is brought in by shades of finishing materials - beige, mocha, granite. Daylight only confirms that you will only find an interior of this level in business aviation. Finishing - natural veneer of birch, ash or wavona. Leather - deer or tanned Naturleder, Valonea, of course, offer artificial alcantara.
All the extra centimeters of length of the A8 L are thrown at the pleasure of the boss - the stock of legroom is huge; the width of the cabin is the largest for cars of its class. The chairs are equipped with electrically adjustable backrest angle, cushion length, lumbar support, headrest height; and there are also four massage programs with three degrees of intensity, ventilation, of course, memory.
But the main difference from competitors is that the front seat folds and turns into a footrest. Now you can even take a nap in the A8 L. Or watch your favorite movie on the 10.2-inch 16mm tilt-adjustable display. The 19 speakers of the Bang & Olufsen sound system provide a sophisticated sound with a total power of 1400 watts. And this is far from the full multimedia capabilities of the A8.
The machine offers not only the highest level of comfort, but also brilliantly plays the role of a mobile office. So far, except for the G8, none of the executive sedans provides high-speed Internet access. A8 is equipped as an option with a WLAN module, which can simultaneously work on the Web with eight devices of various types - whether it's a newfangled Apple iPad or a traditional laptop. The connection to the network is established by means of a SIM card in the on-board phone, its maximum speed is 7.2 Mb/s.
Another innovation, so far unattainable for other brands, is a navigation system that loads Google Earth maps. As a result, you get a route drawn from street photographs with a high degree of detail. A search on the net will allow you to find the places you are interested in on the route - from a cigar store to a fitness club.
Behind all these multimedia things, we almost forgot that the A8 L can also drive, and how! Of course, here, too, not without electronics. Audi maintains a clear distance from the vehicle in front, all the way to a complete stop, thanks to active stop & go cruise control. The pre sense system, in extreme cases, will automatically perform emergency braking. The night vision function helps to notice pedestrians, lane assist keeps the car within its lane. Finally, the A8 itself reads road signs from the speed limit and slows down.
Each headlight uses 76 LEDs designed to last the life of the vehicle. Farah has no moving parts.
The smoothness of the ride is managed by an adaptive air suspension with the possibility of individual settings, and an active rear differential is implanted into the Quattro hollow drive. Therefore, the management of a long "eight" brings almost more pleasure than rest in the second row.
Top version W12 with 500 hp leaves no chance for the vast majority of neighbors on the autobahn, while everything happens smoothly, without a hysterical exhaust scream or the noise of the oncoming wind. The insane traction of the engine allows you to accelerate from city speeds to highway speeds in a matter of seconds, and the first hundred is given to the sedan in just 4.7 seconds.
The average fuel consumption of the W12 has improved by 1.2 liters / 100 km or 9% compared to the previous version of this 450 hp engine. With. working volume of 6.0 l.
Stop acceleration under the force of only an electronic limiter at 250 km / h. According to rumors from the sidelines, this is far from the limit for the W12, in theory, the sedan is able to overcome the 300 km / h line. Note that the average fuel consumption of the car is only 12.4 liters - significantly less than the V12 of competitors. Of course, if the environment and fuel costs come first for you, it’s better to moderate your appetite: Audi offers four more engines for the A8 L: two petrol 3.0 TFSI and 4.2 TSI (265 and 372 hp .) plus two diesel engines 3.0 TDI and 4.2 TDI (250 and 350 hp). The least powerful engine requires only 6.6 liters of “heavy” fuel, while accelerating to 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds. A decade ago, it was hard to imagine that an all-wheel drive sedan with a length of 5267 mm and a weight of about 2 tons could demonstrate such a modest appetite. The secret is not only in the motors, but in the use of the latest 8-speed automatic Tiptronic, as well as excellent aerodynamics (Сх=0.26).
Body A8 L (Audi Space Frame, ASF) is made of aluminum and weighs 40% less than steel. When creating it, 13 different types of aluminum were used.
This is how Audi turned out a car - spacious, quiet, fast, safe and economical. A car with a capital, the first letter of the alphabet. And the first in terms of innovation.
After listening to a wonderful concert against the backdrop of moving shots from the production of machines, I remembered that the production theme was masterfully sung in art by Soviet documentary filmmakers Dziga Vertov and Esfir Shub. The Audi A8 Long is another good example to follow.
Vladimir Larionov, director of the Audi Center Varshavka, sat next to me at the concert. Here is his comment (in the photo he is with his son - a fan of fast cars):
“I am not one of those people who can fully enjoy all the delights of a car of this model, however, on duty, I will have to communicate more than once with its potential customers and owners. The car is of genuine interest, and it makes no sense to list all its innovations and advantages. They are quite complete and well presented in the article. Ignoring all the visible and invisible advantages, I think that the demand will be very limited. Why? The first reason is the very high cost. But such a car can not be cheap!
Nameplate W12 and that says it all! It's like a pass to a private club. This modification is expected, but most of all, in order to admire and compare with competitors. I believe that compared to the previous model, the current Audi A8L W12 will find fewer buyers, simply because they themselves have changed. The market is waiting for a diesel version and engines of smaller power and smaller volume. Yes, in Russia they learn to count money. And customers who previously could afford such cars are increasingly asking the question: “Is it necessary? Maybe 3.0 TDI is better without "nameplates"?
Or maybe wait for the new S8? What do you think?”
The cost of AUDI A8 Long models for the client will be:
- 4H20VA – Audi A8D4 NWB 3.0 TFSI 213kW Tiptronic quattro – 3’750’000 RUR
- 4H80VA – Audi A8D4 LWB 3.0 TFSI 213kW Tiptronic quattro – 3’800’000 RUR
- 4H20DA – Audi A8D4 NWB 3.0 TDI 184kW Tiptronic quattro – 3’750’000 RUR
- 4H80DA – Audi A8D4 LWB 3.0 TDI 184kW Tiptronic quattro – 3’800’000 RUR
- 4H80AA – Audi A8D4 LWB 4.2 FSI 273kW Tiptronic quattro – 4’550’000 RUR
Specifications Audi A8 L
The third generation of the model, known since 2004. In the long wheelbase version entered the market this fall.| 6.3 l - 500 hp gasoline, direct injection. | |
| Body, weight | sedan, 4 doors, 5 (4) seats, 1885 - 2005 kg. |
| Engine | 12 cylinders in 4 rows, 86 x 90 mm, 6299 cm3, compression ratio, 11.8:1, 368 kW/500 hp at 6200 rpm, 625 Nm at 4750 rpm, gasoline with o.ch. 95. |
| Engine design | 4 valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts, chain drive, direct injection. |
| Transmission | permanent four-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic, gear ratios: I 4.7, II 3.1 III 2.1 IV 1.6 V 1.3 VI 1.0 VII 0.8 VIII 0.7 ZX 3.3, main gear 3.2. |
| Chassis | load-bearing body; front and rear pneumatic struts, levers, anti-roll bar. |
| Chassis | ventilated disc brakes, front disc diameter 400 mm, rear 356 mm, hand brake on the rear wheels, ABS, ESP, EBD steering rack, power steering, tank 90 l, tires 225/45R19. |
| Dimensions | base 3122 mm, track 1644/1635 mm, trunk volume 510 l, length 5267 mm, width 1949 mm, height 1471 mm. |
| Characteristics | top speed 250 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, fuel consumption 18.2/9.0/12.4 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 290 g/km. |
Text by Evgeny KONSTANTINOV
Photo Audi and Evgeny KONSTANTINOV
Thirteen centimeters - so much now separates the standard Audi A8 and long wheelbase flagship A8 Long, the first driving presentation of which took place in Munich on July 19.
The extra space in front of the rear seats transforms just a big sedan into an executive sedan. That is, in the car for the rear right passenger. In our country, the A8 is traditionally loved primarily in this capacity, especially in government agencies and large near-state corporations. The Long version in Russia surpasses the standard one by several times in sales.
Not for all
That's right - there shouldn't be many such cars?
The test drive began right at the Munich airport with the distribution of cars. The very flagship flagship - a luxury car in the maximum configuration with a new five-hundred-horsepower W12 engine with a volume of 6.3 liters - was not enough for everyone. You will say: everything is right - there should not be many such machines? So you are also German. You can't be so pragmatic about the tests! Of course, price, tax, insurance, maintenance, fuel consumption all add up to the exorbitant cost of owning a twelve-cylinder engine. There is no practical point in buying, but there is prestige and a magical “I want”.
| Engine
V6 Turbo Petrol / V6 Turbo Diesel / V8 Petrol / V8 Turbo Diesel / W12 Petrol Engine capacity(l) 3.0 / 3.0 / 4.2 / 4.2 / 6.3 Power(hp @ rpm) [email protected] / [email protected]/ [email protected]/ 350@ 4000/ 500 @6200 Transmission automatic (tiptronic) 8 steps Drive unit full Overclocking up to a hundred (c) 6.2 / 6.2 / 5.8 / 5.6 / 4.7 Max speed 250 km/h Fuel consumption(l/100 km combined) 9.3 / 6.6 / 9.7 / 7.8 / 12.4 Dimensions(length×width×height) 5267×1949×1471 mm |
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And yet, even in Russia, the W12 will be more exotic than a real leader. This is confirmed by the sales statistics of the previous generation: the previous six-liter W12s were bought about five times less often than the same cars with the 4.2-liter petrol G8, which created the bulk of the market. Moreover, both among A8 Long and among ordinary ones. Even the budget front-wheel drive version with a modest V6 3.2 was twice as popular. By the way, there will be no “non-driven” A8 Long in the new generation: all long-wheelbase vehicles are equipped with a Quattro transmission that constantly transmits torque to both axles.
The power of tradition
In our country, unlike Europe, it is still not prestigious to ride a “tractor”.
I asked for the 4.2-litre petrol car that is most in demand among us. It is these machines that will be the first to enter the Russian market in early December. Other options will be available later, tentatively after the new year. And what? FSI 4.2 was not found in the journalists' parking lot! Obviously, the fact is that other motors are much more relevant for Germany. I had to wait until the car was brought from the underground garage. And almost the entire open parking lot was occupied by diesel cars with V6 3.0 liter engines, which are practically not bought in Russia, and V8 4.2 liter, which are not bought in Russia at all. In our country, unlike in Europe, it is still not prestigious to drive a "tractor", although modern diesel engines are often much more interesting in terms of their technical characteristics than gasoline units. For example, the same TDI 4.2 in terms of torque is twice as much as the gasoline "eight" of the same volume, and in terms of acceleration dynamics "to hundreds" it turns out to be 0.2 s faster. But alas. It is difficult to argue with the strength of tradition, backed up by fears about Russian diesel fuel.
In addition to diesels, the parking lot was occupied by cars with a TFSI nameplate - with a new 3.0-liter turbocharged petrol V6 for the A8, inherited from the flagship from the A6. There, the Russian public received this 213-horsepower engine very favorably. How will he prove himself on the A8? On the technical side, I can assume that there will be no complaints. Its traction and dynamic characteristics are quite enough even for such a car as the A8 Long, especially since, thanks to the all-aluminum body, its curb weight was kept within two tons. The question is different - will six cylinders be enough to maintain the proper reputation of the person sitting in the back seat? However, along with a six-cylinder diesel engine, this option will be in demand for hotel transfers and other similar delivery tasks.
Miracles of complete sets
And now the silver A8L with the most popular engine in Russia has finally appeared on the site. We are distributing roles with the well-known radio journalist Georgy Khachaturov. Lead me first. I take a seat at the wheel. I lightly slam the door... And I slam it again in surprise, harder - the door did not close on the first attempt, and there is no electric door closer that is usual on cars of this class. By default, it is attached only to the W12 engine, and in all other versions it is an option.
In budget trim levels, a one-piece sofa with a folding armrest is installed at the back, accommodating climate control, music, seat adjustments, as well as pockets for small items and other useful things.
The features of standard configurations were generally surprising. For example, it suddenly turned out that in equipping with all sorts of status gizmos, our gasoline V8 is inferior to a diesel one! There are no rear-seat multimedia system monitors in the seatbacks, no folding desk, no folding passenger footrests, no system that folds the right front seat for the sake of the spaciousness of the boss sitting behind ... By the standards of the upper class, to which this car certainly belongs, it - "empty". And who, you ask, needs one? Of course, everything missing can be re-ordered. Buyers will do just that. That's just the logic of the distribution of options is not clear.
Elongation
If you don’t look back from the driver’s seat, it’s difficult to feel the difference between the long wheelbase and the standard. The driver's space in all new A8 is organized in the same way. Depending on the configuration, only finishing materials and colors differ. Controls, seats, front panel, console - everything is expected to be comfortable, expensive and stylish, but without liberties. The only frilly detail is the automatic transmission selector knob. But it is so successfully inscribed in the surrounding strict space that it becomes its visual center. Interior elements do not distract, and the design does not become boring over time.
Outside, by the way, you also can’t tell from all angles what kind of car is in front of you: the length of the base is uniquely determined only in profile - by the proportions of the body and the size of the back door. At the same time, the extra centimeters did not violate the design harmony. The elongated car turned out beautiful, which is not always the case. On the whole Audi remained true to itself: the strict classics of the A8 forms were repeated in a new look. The design of this model has already been actively discussed a couple of months ago, after the premiere of the standard version. Personally, I liked it, except that the LED headlights, which were beautiful in themselves, seemed to have fallen out of the general protocol style - something like a tie with parrots at a reception at the German Chancellor. Cheerfully so, revitalizes, but out of place.
The main external difference between A8Long and just A8 is the length of the rear doors. And the rising curtains on the rear windows not only cover passengers from prying eyes, but simply create comfort in the cabin.
Electronic mind
The main feature of the updated MMI is a touch panel that recognizes letters written on it with a finger.
While I indulged in thoughts about design, we raced along the autobahn. Zhora was downloading something from the Internet, connecting the laptop to the MMI on-board multimedia system, and I was driving, periodically glancing at the large screen that had come out of the “torpedo”. There, the navigation system "led" us on Google Earth satellite imagery, and I could survey the surroundings from above. The system warned about current speed limits and possible traffic jams. The bandwidth of the Internet channel was enough for both of us. It turned out to be insufficient only for communicating with the outside world via Skype. 
Several times there were rather long tunnels in which the Internet broadcast was interrupted. Navigation continued to work properly and even correctly guessed the exit from the tunnel if there were forks in it. While there is a connection, MMI loads a fairly large piece of the map of the surrounding earth's surface, which is usually enough to travel underground. The system receives the speed of movement in the absence of visible satellites from the speedometer sensor, it recognizes turns by the difference in the angular speed of the front wheels through the ESP. It remains only to calculate ... Will the system work where there is no Internet coverage at all? Will. But without satellite imagery, according to the usual vector map stored in memory. The main thing is that the GPS satellites send signals regularly.
The main feature of the updated MMI is a touch panel that recognizes letters written on it with a finger. Moreover, she understands not only the Latin script, but also the Cyrillic alphabet. You can not be distracted by the buttons, setting the destination to the navigator. It was then that I realized why the automatic transmission selector has such an unconventional shape. This is a wrist rest to write comfortably! It's really comfortable to write. And the rest of the multimedia interface at first glance seems clear and friendly. But still, the electronic system, on which literally all the user settings of the car are tied, including the sound of music, the distribution of "weather" in the cabin, the stiffness of the suspension and the sharpness of the steering, distracts attention quite well on the go.
Driving Arsenal
Why haven't I written about the behavior of the car on the road yet? And what to write about him - everything is in order with him. It would be strange if an all-wheel drive executive sedan with a more than three-meter base on the ideal pavement of German highways would cause a desire to paint handling features in detail. As you would expect in this case, directional and trajectory stability is at a height, the suspension works out the road clearly and, in general, the car is exceptionally obedient.
The on-board system allows you to change the car settings on the go: air suspension stiffness, gearbox operation mode and steering wheel force. Choosing the optimal settings, I turned on the mode dynamic, as a result of which the car made it clear that it is a car for the driver, no matter what the person sitting behind on the right thinks. However, from his reaction, or rather, its absence, I realized that he did not notice the changes. Although for me it was clear: the car has become more collected, sharp and resilient. The suspension has become more informative, the progressive effort on the steering wheel has especially increased. Perhaps even redundant: driving at a speed well over 60 on a steep loop of the road junction, the steering wheel had to be literally squeezed by its own weight.
A car for the driver, no matter what the person sitting behind on the right thinks.
Among the driver's arsenal, perhaps the most ambiguous impression was made by adaptive cruise control, leading the A8L after another car - up to a stop and a new start. On the one hand, it is convenient in heavy traffic. But on the other hand, who knows what is the level of the driver in the front car? And the driver Audi you always have to take the boss smoothly. And certainly - completely regardless of the driving style of the one who rides in front. With only one exception - while moving in a cortege.
The main thing
To the max
Salon Audi A8 Long in the maximum configuration. Due to the fact that instead of the rear sofa there are two independent chairs with a multifunctional armrest between them, the car in this form becomes a four-seater. In terms of the abundance of adjustments, the rear passenger seats are practically not inferior to the driver's. And in some ways they even surpass it: the driver cannot free up additional legroom for himself by moving everything in front of him even further forward and lowering the special stand. The rear monitors of the multimedia system are noticeably larger than the front ones, while passengers can watch videos or follow the route as they wish.
After lunch, we changed - I took a place in the commander's chair. The designers managed to visually create here a living space separate from the front row, in which one can pleasantly exist even on a very long trip. I had to look for seat adjustments: the obvious key located on the door simply lays out the chair in a kind of half-sleeping place. But something in the mutual arrangement of the back and pillow was not right. Especially during the initial vertical landing.
The central part of the sofa back, folded forward, became a wide armrest that divided the rear space - and in it, along with the climate control, the missing separate adjustments were found. The ride has become quite comfortable. True, at the bus stop, after I opened the door and got out, the chair automatically returned to its original position and I had to adjust it again.
Soon I myself understood why my passenger did not react at all to changes in the car's suspension settings. The chair's own supports very effectively dampen vibrations and shocks that still reach the body. Unlike the driver, the passenger is almost completely devoid of tactile connection with the roadway. At the same time, the mutual addition of the damping effects of the suspension and the chair does not at all lead to a mismatch of the rider's vestibular apparatus.
In search of new features of the car and its systems, I got to the massage function, which is equipped with all four seats. Note that for the first time in the entire class, this function became available for a pilot with a navigator only here. In this case, all modes for all four are the same.
After returning the car, I thought about the market prospects of the new A8L in our country. The flagship that has not been updated for a long time Audi quite strongly lost its position against the background of fellow countrymen. Now, with the launch of a new generation, Audi will return these positions, and primarily due to the "seven" bmw. At first, the latter will have to make a lot of room: the market for executive sedans is limited and Audi With bmw share a niche. The main share of these cars falls on buyers who, according to their position, are already entitled to a personal car with a driver, but they have not yet made it to the first person. The first must ride Mercedes. Although Audi turned out to be a very decent car.
Audi A8 in its third rebirth appeared before the fans of the brand in November 2009. The place of the premiere in Miami was not chosen by chance, the latest generation of the Audi A8 embodies the harmonious combination of technical progress and new design trends in the automotive industry.
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The Art of Progress exhibition - Progress as art - is the best place to display the beautiful and high-tech representative of Audi AG. Restyling Audi A 8 is a luxury car, which is supposed to have a long version. Therefore, the Audi A 8 Long was not long in coming and lit up in April 2010 at the Beijing Motor Show. At the Frankfurt Salon in autumn 2011, the range of executive sedans was expanded with the sporty Audi S8 and the eco-friendly Audi A8 hybrid. Our review is devoted to two models - the new Audi A8 basic version and the extended A8 Long 2012-2013 model year.
Body - design and dimensions
The designers of Audi AG, like no one else, honor the traditions that are passed on cars with four rings from generation to generation. The branded A8 body with family features combines the smooth lines of past generations of the model.
The familiar inclination of the pillars, the “horse” from Audi in the form of a family false radiator grille in the form of a trapezoid with rounded corners. The front bumper, echoing the air ducts of the trapezoid grille, harmoniously complements the front of the car. Full LED headlights make the car stand out from the crowd, especially at night. On the side of the body - with two ribs, harmoniously repeats the same solution on the younger models from Audi. The rear part of the executive sedan began to look lighter, the position light blocks changed shape. Remaining recognizable appearance of the car has acquired new facets of sportiness, elegance and charm.
The dimensions of the new generation Audi A8 have grown compared to the previous modification. The base increment of 10 centimeters increased the overall dimensions sedan and amounted to: length 5137 mm, width 1949 mm (with unfolded mirrors 2111 mm), height 1460 mm, base 2992mm.
The dimensions of the Audi A8 Long are larger due to the fact that the wheelbase is increased by 130 mm compared to the standard body - the total wheelbase of Long is 3122 mm, the total length is 5267 mm.
Audi A8 2012 Long The ground clearance of the luxury sedan, thanks to the adaptive air suspension, ranges from 105 mm to 150 mm.
Interior - ergonomics, materials and interior quality
The realm of luxury, impeccable materials, the most advanced electronics, sophisticated ergonomics, home comfort - this is the interior of the Audi A8 2012-2013, it does not matter if the standard version of the model or the extended one.
Even from the photo of the salon, you can appreciate the torpedo of a strict classical form, turning into a massive central tunnel, on which blocks are placed that are responsible for interior comfort.
The front seats (standard, sports, comfortable) with electric drive, heating and massage in the base are leather. There are more than 80 possible options for leather trim, decorative inserts in the cabin made of natural wood (birch, ash, wavona). Rear seats with the same features, only for the passengers of the A8 Long interior adds the ability to take advantage of a comfortable footrest. Four-zone climate control, MMI multimedia interface, RSE rear-seat entertainment system with two monitors, glass panoramic sunroof, music from Bang and Olufsen, etc. The options and bells and whistles installed in the latest generation Audi A 8 amaze with their variety and innovation.
Electronic assistants in the new product are able to anticipate, cameras monitor the traffic situation, and in case of danger they will take action (tighten seat belts, close windows and sunroof, warn the driver and slow down the car to a complete stop). All-seeing assistants control the markings, see the car from behind and in front, not only during the day, but also at night (there is a night vision camera). Few of the owners of an executive sedan are interested in the loading volume of their car, but we will inform you that trunk A8 of the latest modification allows you to load the equivalent of 510 liters of cargo.
Specifications and test drive
The technical characteristics of the Audi A8 amaze the imagination with their level no less than the design of the car. Basic and Long versions for the Russian market are offered with four power plant options:
- Audi A8 3.0 TFSI gasoline engine (290 hp),
- gasoline engine Audi A8 4.2 FSI (372 hp),
- diesel Audi A8 3.0 l. TDI (250 hp),
- diesel engine 4.2 TDI (350 hp).
All engines work in tandem with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Quattro all-wheel drive system (optionally with sport differential at the rear and air suspension), front and rear independent suspensions, ventilated disc brakes with ABS/EBD and ESP.
The Audi sedan rides great, regardless of the engine installed. Sports notes are present even in the 3.0 TDI (250 hp) - acceleration to hundreds in 6.1 seconds. More powerful modifications easily come out of 6 seconds. A test drive of the Audi A8 demonstrates adequate handling, predictable in any driving mode, and the precise operation of the gearbox.
Standing apart in the lineup is the Audi A8 L W12 6.3 (500 hp) quattro, hurricane acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. It doesn't matter how fast the “monster” from Ingolshdtat is going, just press the accelerator pedal and 500 horses will rush to accelerate the heavy sedan (weighing 1995 kg) like a feather.
Price and configuration
Such a car cannot be cheap. The cost of the Audi A8 from the 2012-2013 model in Russia starts at 3,770,400 rubles for 3.0 TDI (250 hp). Petrol 3.0 TFSI (290 hp) is only slightly more expensive - from 3,773,300 rubles. The simplest Audi A 8 Long costs 3,820,400 rubles, and for the "hurricane" Audi A8 L W12 6.3 they ask from 6,438,300 rubles.
Audi A8 L W12 with ceramic brakes, panoramic sunroof, forged wheels with 265/40 R20 tyres, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound, Fine Nappa leather interior, Audi pre sense plus safety package and Audi exclusive custom paint will cost about 8,000,000 rubles.
The price in Ukraine for the version of the Audi A8 3.0 l TDI (250 hp) is from 81,100 Euros. It is also interesting how much a sedan with a top-end 4.2 TDI engine (350 hp) costs - it is estimated from 102,200 Euros.
At the end of November 2009, at the Design Miami exhibition in the USA, Audi officially introduced its new third-generation Audi A8 flagship sedan in the new D4 body. The car has grown a little, compared to its predecessor - its dimensions have increased by 75 mm in length (up to 5137) and 55 mm in width (up to 1949). At the same time, it became lower by 16 millimeters (1,460).
The body of the new Audi A8 2016-2017 is completely made of aluminum, its torsional rigidity has increased by 24%. At the same time, the mass of the car remained the same as that of the previous G8, although it is still lower than that of the main competitors in the face and.
Options and prices Audi A8 2017
AT8 - 8-speed automatic, quattro - four-wheel drive, Long - extended
The design of the new Audi A8 sedan (D4) is made in the style of the latest innovations from Ingolstadt - the A5 Coupe and A5 Sportback models. Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of directors of Audi AG, said at the presentation: "The new Audi A8 is the sportiest sedan in its class."
The new A8 debuted with a 4.2-liter eight-cylinder engine producing 372 hp. developing a maximum torque of 445 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Acceleration to hundreds with such a motor takes 5.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is electronically limited at around 250 km / h. Later, the line of power units was replenished with both more modest motors and much more powerful versions.
The new 8-speed automatic transmission of the German company ZF transmits torque to all wheels through a Torsen center differential, which distributes it in a ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear wheels. From now on, all versions of the Audi A8, with the exception of the hybrid, have become all-wheel drive.
The new Audi A8 2015 debuted a new generation MMI multimedia system with a touchpad that learned to recognize letters and numbers, so that the driver can enter a location name for the navigation system or dial a phone number.
Also on the sedan is now fully LED optics, as well as many security systems, including Pre Sense accident warning systems, pedestrian recognition, night vision system, adaptive cruise control, etc.
At the moment, the base for the Audi A8 (D4) is a 3.0-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 250 hp, which is paired with a 351-horsepower heavy-duty engine with a working volume of 4.1 liters. Petrol engines are represented by three- and four-liter units with a capacity of 290 and 420 forces, respectively. And at the top of the range is the mighty 6.3 W12 with a return of 500 “horses”.
Sales of the Audi A8 D4 in Russia began in March 2010, and in April of the same year they introduced an extended version of the Audi A8 Long. The price of the new Audi A8 2019 varies from 5,745,000 to 9,475,000 rubles.
Updated sedan Audi A8
The updated Audi A8 sedan debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013, but the German automaker distributed photos and details about its flagship model in mid-August.
So, the restyled Audi A8 (2015-2016) got a different grille, a more prominent hood, retouched bumpers and fully LED front and rear lighting. At the same time, for a surcharge, cars can be equipped with head optics with Audi Matrix LED technology.
Such headlights are able to automatically adjust the light beam, depending on various conditions. For example, they illuminate road signs, people on the side of the road, do not dazzle oncoming drivers at night and direct the beam of light in the direction of the turn in advance, receiving information about the road from the optional Navigation Plus navigation system.
The Audi A8 D4 is now available in twelve exterior finishes, five of which are completely new. For interior decoration, the list of available materials and color schemes has been expanded, the front seats can be equipped with a ventilation and massage system, and the rear seats have an optional adjustable footrest.
Other options include four-zone climate control, a Bang & Olufsen infotainment system with a DVD player and two rear-seat monitors, a head-up display and an upgraded night vision system. The extended version of the Audi A8 L can be equipped with a continuous center console running from the front panel to the rear sofa.
As for the line of power units for the updated Audi A8 in a new body, most of them have become more powerful and more economical. Now the 3.0-liter petrol engine produces 310 horsepower instead of 290, and the 4.0-liter twin-turbo develops 435 "horses" against 420 before.
The three-liter turbodiesel added 8 “horses” (up to 258 hp), and the 4.2-liter engine boasts a return of 385 hp. (before 350). The top 6.3-liter W12 power unit remained with its 500 “horses”, and the updated “charged” sedan is still equipped with a 520 horsepower engine.
Fuel economy Audi A8 2016 contributed to the reduction in weight of the sedan. So, for example, the basic modification with a standard wheelbase now weighs 1,830 kg, which is 85 kg lighter than the pre-styling version.
On the Russian market, both conventional and long-wheelbase modifications of a sedan with all-wheel drive are available. The price of the new Audi A8 2019 started from 5,300,000 rubles per car with a 250-horsepower diesel engine (today diesel modifications are not supplied to us). A car with a 3.0-liter gasoline engine of 310 forces costs at least 5,757,000 rubles. And for the 4.0 TFSI modification, dealers ask from 6,745,000 rubles. The top version with the W12 engine is estimated at 9,475,000 rubles.
