Audi A8 L: grown-up "eight»

Audi Company will present at the motor show in Beijing, extended version of the new-generation flagship of the A8 L. Wheelbase luxury saloon "from Ingolstadt has increased by 130 mm and equipped 500-horsepower W12. A luxury car's interior to the highest standards. When the remaining unchanged width 1949 mm vehicle grew by 2 mm (1462 mm) wheelbase extended version has grown compared to the standard size of the new generation Audi A8 up to 130 mm (3.122 mm), total length is 5,267 mm. Increasing the length of the body is not "weighted" the appearance of the model. New look as elegant as the regular version of Audi A8. In addition, this positive impact on comfort during landing due to increased rear door openings and contributed to a significant increase interior space. Rear passengers expect the two individual seats, with a wide range of adjustments, heating and ventilation, and the right rear seat supplemented with massage function. Comfortable stay in the car also contribute to 4-zone climate control, folding table and a refrigerator, built in the center console, and multimedia system with 10.2-inch monitors will help passengers pass the time watching your favorite movies. And as an option will be offered a two-piece glass roof. Extended version of the flagship will initially be equipped with a 12-cylinder atmospheric engine with direct fuel injection (FSI) working volume of 6.3 liters. The engine develops power of 500 hp. with., a maximum torque of 625 Nm achieved at 3250 rpm. As transmission offers an 8-speed automatic transmission. These characteristics provide the vehicle acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 sec. As in the regular version, the basis of body structure Audi A8 L forms aluminum frame. This allowed us to significantly reduce vehicle weight, thus improving the dynamic quality and reduce fuel consumption, which is only 12 l/100 km. Permanent four-wheel-drive quattro with a center differential provides a distribution of torque at a ratio of 40:60. When you change the road conditions up to 60 percent of the time can be realized through the wheel front axle and 80 percent of the rear axle. Text: Alex Guy