Audi A8 L

Interior:

The German automakers have designed the interiors in such a way that elevates the driving experience alongwith a supreme comfort and is a perfect amalgamation of modern design and traditional Audi heritage. A detailed attention has been given to even the smallest of the parts. The upholstery comprises of high grade leather which is truly in a class of its own. The new Audi A8 L comes with seats and the door trims with diamond-patterned stitching in a contrasting color and the elegant 3 spoke leather wrapped steering wheel has been mounted with several controls. The quality of the plastics used on the dashboard is top notch and it has been equipped with several intuitive controls that are well within the reach of the driver and front passenger.

Interior Comfort:

Audi A8 is like a chamber of peace in this hectic globe. Copious of comfort features have been installed inside the car which make sure that you have the most comfortable ride even on lengthiest of journeys. The 4 zone deluxe automatic air conditioning alongwith the soothing massage function incorporated in all the seats aggrandizes the comfort quotient. The seats have been provided with electric head restraint height adjustment system alongwith the lumbar adjustment which gives you a tangible sense of comfort. The cabin is adorned by the ambient lighting, thanks to the anti-glare background lighting provided in LED technology. The optionally available 4 spoke steering wheel has been provided with paddle shifts which enables shift change of gears.

Interior Measurements:

With a huge wheelbase, there is enough room for all the passengers to sit comfortably without banging their knees to the front. The headroom provided is sufficient too, both for the front and rear passengers. Audi A8 appoints an impressive boot space measuring 520 litres which is large enough to hold a weekend worth of luggage.

Stereo and Accessories:

This segment is the essence of the car. Just one look at the dashboard and you will be dazzled by the equipments and features provided. The car has been provided with an 8-inch MMI navigation plus with MMI touch that provides you dynamic route guidance and can be controlled without the need for the driver to divert his eyes from the road. The system also serves as an interface for audio and communication controls and has been provided with bluetooth interface, 20 gb storage space for music files and Audi music interface. Audi A8 will definitely not fail to impress audiophiles. The car comes equipped with the advanced Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System which comes with 19 high power loudspeakers, including subwoofer, each with its own amplifier channel. Besides that, the car has been equipped with a 7-inch color display in the instrument cluster which can provide various relevant information to the driver.

Exterior:

Audi A8 gives a unique hunch at first sight. It blends perfect proportions with a elegant, powerful look and a sportingly sophisticated exterior that appears to come from a single mold. A dark shade has been given to the body, lower bumper apertures, headlamps, rear lights and wing vents including the trademark Audi matrix headlights which adds to the elegance. The bright stainless steel matrix applied to bumper and front wing vents in harmonics with the chrome finished twin exhaust pipe gives a luxurious appearance to the car. The horizontal chrome strips that accentuate the grille and radar sensors gives an air of charisma to the car.

Exterior Measurements:

Audi A8 is no small sedan which is quite evident in its measurements. The dimensions of the car stand out to be 5265 mm x 1949 mm x 1471 mm (L x W x H) The wheelbase of the car measures 3122 mm which makes provisions for ample cabin space inside.

Wheels:

Audi A8 comes equipped with dynamic alloy wheels of sizes rangine from 17-inch to 21-inch available in several alluring design which exudes sportiness even when the car is stationary.

Mileage and Fuel Economy:

When it comes to mileage, Audi A8 doesn't disappoint. Out of the 8 cylinders appointed in the TFSI engines, 4 automatically shut down in partial load range which helps in lower fuel consumption and and at the same time reduces exhaust emissions. In terms of fuel economy, the better engine out of the two is the 3.0 litre TFSI petrol engine which can give a mileage of 9.4 kmpl.

Engine and Performance:

Audi A8 is known to be thirsty machine that is made to perform. With the extremely powerful TFSI engines, one is bound to experience the blissful moments and the thrill offered by the car. The base variant can churn out a maximum power of 228 kW at 5200-6500 rpm alongwith a peak torque of 440 Nm at 2900-4750 rpm. These figures improve significantly with the advanced 4.0 litre TFSI engine which can punch out a massive maximum power of 320 kW at 5100-6000 rpm alongwith a peak torque of 600 Nm at 1500-5000 rpm. The combination of direct injection technology and advanced turbochargers delivers exceptional efficiency blended with optimum performance.

Power:

The advanced TFSI engines deployed in Audi A8 are capable of delivering a perfect blend of high power and performance. The direct fuel injection technology injects the fuel directly into combustion chamber which provides a superior mixture fuel-air mixture and hence gives enhanced power The maximum power delivered and the peak torque reached across all the engines is as follows:

The 3.0 litre TFSI V6 petrol engine can churn out a maximum power of 228 kW at 5200-6500 rpm alongwith a peak torque of 440 Nm at 2900-4750 rpm.

The 4.0 litre TFSI 8-cylinder petrol engine can churn out a maximum power of 320 kW at 5100-6000 rpm along with a peak torque of 600 Nm at 1500-5000 rpm.

Acceleration and Pick Up:

With the advanced quattro TFSI engines, long distances simply become a sprint. You can actually take the car on a racing track and feel the thrill provided by the advanced engines deployed in the car. The base variant can attain 0-100 km/hr mark in 5.9 seconds and can clock a top speed of 250 km/hr. For more exhilaration, you can choose the 4.0 litre TFSI petrol engine which can dispatch 0-100 km/hr in a mere 4.6 seconds.

Braking and Handling:

Audi A8 is possibly one of the most easy to handle cars you will ever lay your hands on. The advanced 8 speed tiptronic transmission works in harmonics with Dynamic Shift Program to provide you a superior power and an easy and swift change of gears. The adaptive air suspension deployed in the car regulates the vehicle height and damping by means of electronically controlled air suspension which works together with variable adaptive damping system employed on all the 4 wheels to deliver an exceptional handling. The quattro technology distributes variable amounts of driving force to all the wheels and provides more agile handling. The braking system of the car comprises carbon fibre reinforced ceramic brake discs and brake calipers which ensure a superior control over the vehicle.

Safety and Security:

Audi never compromises safety and security with power and hi-tech features. The new Audi A8 L has taken safety and security to another level. The occupant cell has been fabricated from heat formed armor steel with protective materials overlap at transitions which makes the car body rigid and results in minimum transfer of force to the passengers in case of collision. The car has been provided with Hill Start Assist(HSA) which gives a better control on slopes and prevents the car from rolling back. Anti-Lock Braking System has been provided which gives a better adhesion on wet terrains and prevents the car from slipping. Besides that, Cruise control ensures safe driving on highways. The front and rear seat belts have been embedded with pre-tensioners. The car has also used a technology called Audi parking system which which acoustically alarms the driver about how far is the object behind through the ultrasonic sensors fitted behind. Along with that, this feature also enables the driver to find an ideal parking space. The tyre pressure monitoring system alarms the rider if the tyres are inflated below the required standard level.