Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Audi A8 Long: 13 centimeters prestige

Audi Company conducted the Russian premiere of the extended version of its flagship A8. New Audi A8 Long representatives called the embodiment of engineering and design achievements of the company. Advertisement Audi A8 Long labored over their child under the motto "Controllability, dynamics and comfort." Body length and wheelbase, new items increased in relation to its predecessor, only 13 centimeters, but they all went to the benefit of comfort of the passengers in the rear seat. Therefore, the company insisted: A8 Long - a car, especially for people of high wealth, preferring to move around the city is on the rear seats, leaving the right to enjoy the high-tech bells and whistles to aid in the management of the machine, the personal driver. New length of the car is 5,267 mm and wheelbase - 2,992 mm. The width and height are respectively 1949 and 1460 mm. Despite such impressive dimensions, Audi A8 Long weighs just 1880 kg. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the car body is made of aluminum and weighs 40% less than similar structures made of steel - only 241 kg. In this case, body-based spatial frame ASF (Audi Space Frame) became stronger. Comfortable cabin meets the highest demands - starting with the lighting, which you can choose from three options - white, blue and ivory, and finishing with four-zone automatic climate control system. As an option, Audi offers the two separate rear seats with electric adjustment, which can be fitted in combination with a solid center console equipped with a roomy compartment. Individual seats can be equipped with ventilation and massage as well as folding tables and a small refrigerator. In this top-end equipment provides for the installation of reclining chairs with an adjustable footrest and the ability to locate the seat almost horizontally. Finally, to the delight of fans of "Pimp My Ride", the rear of the cabin can be equipped with all sorts of information and entertainment systems. Will do and the driver Audi A8 Long. The car is equipped with a system of MMI Plus c navigate using the touch panel MMI touch. The interface provides easy access to many features. For example, you can specify a destination by writing the letters with his finger on the panel MMI touch. There is in A8 Long and Russified voice control system, which can be used, for example, just to name a destination address set in the same browser. Equipment MMI Plus with a navigation system in the new Audi A8 Long tightly integrated with security systems and driver assistance. Clickstream data processed and transmitted to the control unit of automatic transmission, optics, and multi-adaptive cruise control with the function of stop & go. With the new intelligent technology car system calculate a complex scenario and help the driver to anticipate developments. New security system Audi pre sense in many cases to reduce the risk of accidents and minimize their effects. For example, a night vision system that helps you to see pedestrians in front of the car, can now be detected and a small animal, which decided to cross the road. The driver will also provide a system of reading road signs with the indication of the speed limit. Audi side assist system is activated at 30 km / h. Two rear radar sensors at 24 GHz in control rear and sides of the sedan at a distance of 70 meters. Their data are analyzed by the computer. In case of any other vehicle in the critical zone - invisible to the driver's station or at a fast approaching from behind - a system to warn him. And at speeds of 65 km / h Audi lane assist warns if the car might inadvertently leave with his band. Installed in front of the rear view mirror camera scans the road within 60 meters and a segment of 40 degrees. The camera transmits high-resolution images of 25 per second. The image is processed by software that detects road markings and keeps Audi A8 Long in the occupied strip. Audi offers its clients a number of multimedia technologies, including cutting-edge sound system Bang & Olufsen, and various online services. Audi A8 Long - the world's first car equipped with an access point WLAN, and Internet connection module provides UMTS. Audi also offers a double tuner for DAB digital radio, a TV tuner that can handle both digital and analog signal, and an optional DVD-changer. So far in Russia, Audi A8 Long will be offered with two engines - a 3.0-liter TFSI capacity of 290 liters. with. (213 kW) and 4.2-liter FSI capacity of 372 liters. with. (273 kW). There are still in the lineup Audi 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 250 hp (184 kW), 4.2-liter V8 TDI, an outstanding 350 hp. with. (258 kW), as well as gasoline engine W12, which develops 500 hp. with. (368 kW) with the volume of 6.3 liters, but they are in Russia is not yet available. The car has eight-tiptronic gearbox with a high overall gear ratio, which can be controlled with the help of the gearshift lever or paddles blades, as well as permanent four-wheel drive quattro. Optionally, you can order a rear sport differential. In addition, among the available options, Audi - all LED lights, two panoramic glass sunroof, as well as additional protection against engine and gearbox. In Russia, the price of Audi A8 Long range from 3.8 million rubles for a car with a 3,0-litrvym engine up to 4.55 million rubles for the 4.2-liter version. In car showrooms will be available in December 2010.

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