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The Audi S8, which are on the market in spring 2012, the new head of the model, the Audi S family launched – a large, luxury sedan of the highest power. The new 4.0 TFSI in the Audi S8 produces no less than 382 kW (520 hp) and delivers a constant 650 Nm (479.42 pounds-ft) torque at the crankshaft per 1700-5500 rpm. The result is an extraordinary performance: The sprint from zero to 100 kph (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and top speed electronically limited to 250 kph (155.34 hours mile) limit.

This makes the fuel economy of the sonorous and smooth twin-turbo V8 all the more astonishing average of just 10.2 liters per 100 km (23.06 U.S. mpg), much less than its competitors. The free-breathing 5.2-liter V10 in the outgoing model, an average of 13.2 liters per 100 km (17.82 U.S. mpg). Fuel consumption by nearly 23 percent despite a 51 kW (70 hp) increase.

Behind the upper limit for the new Audi S8, the combined technologies from the modular efficiency platform Audi, including the recovery and start-stop systems. The newly developed “barrel on demand” technology plays a very important role. At partial load, off, the uttered four of eight cylinders for a gain in efficiency, especially at moderate speeds on the highway. A number of acoustic measures, including the Active Noise Cancellation system suppresses unwanted noise and possible vibration.

The eight-speed tiptronic in the Audi S8 also combines sportiness and efficiency. It uses high gears at low speeds, where possible, but downshifting quickly and easily at the request of the driver. The tiptronic quattro provides power for a power train combines a self-locking center differential with the sport differential driving the rear axle. While the dynamic driving style, the lion’s share of power literally flows to the outside wheel, press the big sedan into the corner.

Chassis

The new Audi S8 pulls out all the stops when it comes to the chassis. One of the features is a specially configured adaptive air suspension with variable damping, so that the height of the body between the three levels may be different, resulting in a wide ride. It harmonizes perfectly with the dynamic control, also standard, which adjusts the steering ratio and increase the speed of the vehicle. It uses light, almost imperceptible adjustments to stabilize the arm cornering limit.

The Audi drive select system involves the dynamics of these two systems and engine management, the eight-speed tiptronic and sport differential. The driver can comfort the function of these components through the choice between five different modes to determine auto, dynamic and individual effectiveness.

The standard, S-specific measure 9 J x 20 wheels and are shod with tires 265/40-series. Audi offers five optional extra wheels, four 21-inch diagonal. The four inside-vented brake discs measure 400 mm (15.75 in) in diameter front and 365 millimeters (14.37 in) at the rear axle. The matte black brake calipers on the front to wear logo-S8. Each of the optional carbon-ceramic discs save more than five kilograms (11 pounds) in weight. Their claws are dark gray. The ESP stabilization program includes a sports mode with the engine output is exclusively determined by the position of the pedals.

Body and design

A key advantage of the Audi S8 is the relatively low weight of 1,975 kilograms (4,354.13 pounds). The luxury sedan in the ASF (Audi Space Frame) body is made almost entirely of aluminum. Only the B-pillars are ultra high strength of steel. The body weighs only 231 kilograms (509.27 pounds), would be a conventional steel structure around 100 kilograms (220.46 pounds) heavier. The Audi ultra lightweight construction allows weight reduction in other areas such as the chassis.

Delicate design details of the signal from the respective position of the 5.15 meter long (16.90 m) Audi S8 takes the field. The single-frame grille is platinum gray and eight double rooms are covered with chrome bars. An aluminum-look bumper makes the blade seem sharper, and there are glossy black aluminum-look strips and ribs on the side air intakes.

On the sides, top trim colors on the window sills, door handles with strips of aluminum and polished aluminum-look exterior mirror housings in the eye. The diffuser insert at the rear of the car has kept a knife with a two-layer aluminum-look with parts in platinum gray balanced. The exhaust system ending in two oval tailpipes in a dual-chrome look.

S8 V8 badges or T are found in the chest, back and sides. The color palette includes 13 colors, two of which – Daytona Grey and Silver Prism – are reserved for the Audi S8.

Indoor

The interior shines with craftsman-like fit and finish, and small but effective accents. The multi-way are designed to electrically adjustable sports seats comfortably exclusively for the Audi S8. You are the exclusive seat covers in silver quilted seams and contrast piping in Mo The steel gray, while the upper bar to present at the dash and the tiptronic selector lever of the material Carbon Atlas.

The multi-function sport leather steering wheel has a color-contrasting stitching and S8 emblem, which is also found on the instruments. Typical of the Audi S models, the gray dials with white needles are – a design that is repeated in the classic analog clock. The illuminated door sills with the S8 logo are another eye-catcher. A look at the driver information system and the MMI monitor greet the driver with a special S8 screens. The shift paddles and pedals in aluminum look finish, a red ring frames on the start button.

The Audi S8 offers a wide selection of interior colors and inlays seat covers. It includes soft leather seats with Valcona ventilation and massage function. The leather package, DVD changer, the ease with sensor-controlled key lock for the trunk and the ambient lighting package round off the list of standard interior. The Audi S8 is equipped with the innovative LED headlights and double glazing.

Equipment

Through the generous standard equipment makes all the Audi high-end options from the A8 series into the new S8. The driver-support systems, and network closely with the navigation system is particularly innovative.

The heart is the adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, others are Audi side assist, Audi lane assist, found the maximum display and night vision assistant with emphasis on the pedestrian zone.

In addition to these technologies is the safety of Audi pre sense, which is available in several versions. A new settlement recommendation feature uses motion control and other parameters to determine whether the driver is tired and issues a warning.

New on the A8 family is the park system with 360 cameras. Four small cameras record images together from the immediate vicinity of the saloon, and a computer, welding them. The driver can access a variety of views on the MMI display, including a virtual top-down view. The system increases safety when maneuvering in tight driveways. Special view allows the operator to see the cross traffic.

The MMI navigation plus, which is standard, represents the state-of-the-art in the infotainment systems. It includes the groundbreaking HMI touch input system, a large hard drive and a high-resolution 8-inch display. The high-end system can be viewed with the standard Bluetooth car phone line dedicated to Internet service that brings the car and provides wireless connectivity for mobile devices combined.

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