The sportiest premium sedan in the full-size class – the new Audi A8

At a glance

The new Audi A8

Drive

• Two TFSI and two TDI, output of 190 kW (258 hp) to 320 kW (435 hp)
• Highly efficient Audi A8 hybrid consumes just 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers  (37.34 US mpg)
• Audi A8 4.2 TDI gains 25 kW (34 hp); output now 283 kW (385 hp)
• Audi S8 with 382 kW (520 hp) and sportily tuned suspension
• Audi A8 L W12 with 368 kW (500 hp) and a superb standard equipment package
• All engines certified in accordance with Euro 6, consumption reduced by up to 10 percent
• Cylinder on demand (COD) system for cylinder deactivation under part load with the V8 gasoline engines and the W12
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with the V8 gasoline engines, in the W12 and in the A8 hybrid
• Eight-speed tiptronic and quattro drive system standard (except in the A8 hybrid), sport differential standard in the A8 4.2 TDI clean diesel quattro and the S8

Chassis

• Adaptive air suspension with electronically controlled damping, Audi drive select
• Optional carbon fiber ceramic brakes on eight-cylinder models and above
• Power steering with electromechanical drive; alternatively dynamic steering
• Twenty-inch aluminum technology wheels with new lightweight design concept

Body and design

• Aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) body, weighs just 231 kilograms (509.27 lb)
• Two body variants with lengths of 5.14 or 5.25 meters (16.86 or 17.22 ft)
• Headlights with optional revolutionary Matrix LED technology, with highly precise electronic control and dynamic turn signals
• Dynamic turning signals in the LED rear lights

Interior and controls

• Numerous seat variants including ventilation and massage, A8 L with option for relaxation seat in rear with power fold-out footrest
• Spacious, exclusive interior, superb craftsmanship
• New colors, inlays and grades of leather in the interior, including natural-like Unicum leather, along with three Audi design selections
• State-of-the-art driver assistance systems and head-up display
• Optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System and rear seat entertainment
• Optional MMI navigation plus and Audi connect including car phone for online services