The new Audi A8 is a concentrated high-tech package, which is confirmed by Audi claims that the technical guidelines - "Vorsprung durch Technik" And now, introducing the top version of its flagship A8 L W12 quattro, with a long wheelbase. and a twelve-cylinder engine kit. new standards of luxury, dynamism and efficiency in the top of the car production. Audi A8 L was launched with twelve-cylinder engine, but at the end of the year will be available with all engines currently A8 offered.
What's fascinating is the A8 L is a very powerful presence, the design is clear from the tags of genes and even to clarify. The long wheelbase does not disturb the tight contours of which are still as elegant as a sport.
With a total length of 5267 mm (17.28 m), the new Audi A8 L 130 mm (0.43 m) longer than the normal version. The wheelbase increased by the same amount of 3122 mm (10.24 m). 1949 mm width is unchanged (6.39 m) height was increased by 2 mm (0.08 inches) to 1462 mm (4.8 ft). Audi's new flagship, and a longer and wider than its main competitors, the long wheelbase.
A8 L has a body made of aluminum using the Audi Space Frame (ASF) principle, and thus a mass of about 40 percent less than comparable steel body. ASF is a body structure made of cast aluminum parts and towing, with an integrated B-hardened form of contributions from the ultra-high strength steel. This is a huge body rigidity is the key to automotive precision machining, low internal noise and a high passive safety for passengers in the event of an accident.
Among the high-end technology featured on the A8 model lines are optional LED light unit (standard on the A8 L W12 quattro), all lighting functions of the LED. This bright, high-efficiency lamps, Audi opens a new chapter in the history of the car lighting technology.
Fine visual detail varies A8 L W12 quattro from other cars of this model series. Some grille with its integrated truss structure glossy black and chrome finishes are special horizontal stripes. There are also chrome design adds a new chrome air intakes and the use of mirrors. W12 badges single grille and rear. It has two trapezoidal exhaust hoods blend with the rear.