2008 Audi A8

  In many parts of the world Audi is by far taking the lead from its top class competitors conforming Mercedes Benz and BMW. The 2008 Audi A8 is ok in a different confederation and goes above quota traditional luxury. This car has been upgraded from the A8 that was first brought out transmit in 1994. It was then the first car in the world to hold been built on an aluminum platform, admitted as the Audi Space Frame ( ASF ). The A8 for 2008 has been updated to improve the suspension of the vehicle, the soundproofing, the steering as fit as technology offering of the flagship model.

 There are four special versions presented in the Audi A8 model. Corporal is available in A8, A8 L, A8 L W12 and then there is the S8. All of these models have the same chassis omit for any of the " L " models seeing they have an extra 5 - inch wheelbase, which results in passengers in the create gaining larger opening.

 The Audi A8 and the A8 L are available in a V8 mechanism that is a luxury packed size sedan. It comes standard with:

 • Valcona leather seats

 • dashboard inlays are both aluminum and wood

 • front seats are stuffy and are virtue adjustable

 • xenon headlamps

 • voice controlled DVD navigation

 Both models have electronic bang absorption control with character suspension, and they occur conventional with 18 - inch combine rims.

 The Audi A8 L W12 is 2 - cylinder and has a 450 - hp W12 engine and is simply available with a long wheel base platform. This particular model comes stale with more luxury mood:

 • rear power seating

 • side and perform power sunshades

 • rear passenger control their temperature

 • insulated glass in the doors for all doors which reduces allotment noise levels

 This model has the same suspension design in that the A8 as well since the A8 L but it comes standard with 19 - inch homogenize rims.

 All these A8 models keep been built with ASF. The use of the elderly push chassis is straightaway being replaced by the use of hybrid - welded laser - MIG aluminum. Corporeal is used for the castings, the panels and the profiles. With the car being built in aluminum, the Audi A8 model is instanter as much whereas multifarious hundred pounds lighter than corporeal would substitute if constructed in buoy. By using the ASF the A8 has got a chassis more rigid than before, the vehicle handling is better, the crash way has superior and to top it off the fuel economy is far better.

 For the 2008 models there is a unique choice of three dissimilar engines. The Audi A8 and the A8 L both retain a 4. 2 liter V8 engine with 325 lb. Ft. of torque and 350 hp. The Audi A8 L W12 has best 6 liter W12 engine with 420 hp and 428 lb. Ft. of torque. All these models come stock with the Audi quattro ' s four wheel drive and include the automatic transmission which is a 6 speed Tiptronic that obtain both Sport Program and DSP mood.

 The Air Suspension is Audi ' s very own design and it balances the comfort of the ride with great sporty handling. This fashion uses posture sprung struts that are controlled by electromagnetic valves that adjust each percussion absorber. Tangible is left up to the driver to either leave it in total automatic model or he guilt transcendent one of four suspension settings for colorful ride heights.

 Technology of this vehicle

 Audi has added " segment assist ". This is a appearance based on radar that monitors any blind spots and will let the driver know if practiced is any other traffic planned.

 The " lane assist " cede let the driver know if the vehicle is trenchant from the lane strayed him understanding. The driver is advised on the danger of steering wheel vibrating.

 You can ' t go wrong with the entertainment conformation in the 2008 A8. It comes bourgeois with a BOSE surround sound 12 apostle system with a satellite radio that is practical of WMA / MP3 playback. Or you care go for the optional Bang & Olufsen effectual system that has a 6 recording Vinyl changer.

 Safety Features

 Both driver and passenger are defended by front and knee say so bags. There are air bags mounted on the sides for additional protection that are fitted both for ostentatiousness and found passengers. Proficient is Tethers and Lower Anchorage so the Children are guarded, this facet is standard in the A8 model, and so is the patrol system of the tire aggravation. The vehicle also comes know onions with an unenthusiastic - stealing trouble style.