masina pare super ok din prisma specificatiilor tehnice.
ce nu mi se pare normal este ca designul masinilor audi este identic, diferind doar dimensiunil exterioare.
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Aud...icle_5478.shtml
masina a fost lansata la miami si audi continua sa se screama pt a cuceri piata americana.
in comunicatul lor de presa apare si o chestie ce se numeste:
Frequently Asked Questions for the U.S. market:
si la un moment dat ei spun:
Who are the A8 customers? A8 customers are highly affluent consumers with a median income close to $500,000, and are most likely worth over $1,000,000. Median age is around 58, which is similar to the BMW 7 Series, and younger than the S Class and Lexus LS. They are highly educated, with almost half having a post-graduate level degree, and are mostly married with few children still in the household. They enjoy traveling, both domestic (e.g. skiing/spa) and international (e.g. Italy/France). Typical publications that they enjoy include the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, The Economist and Barron's.
stau si ma gandesc la clientii romani de a8, seria 7 si mercedes s si la cati boschetari flamanzi isi cumpara astfel de masini sh si nu au bani de benzina( am vazut un tanar cu un a8 4.2fsi v8 punand benzina de 50 ron in braila= aprox 60 km)
ca motorizari:
The 4.2 FSI draws 273 kW (372 hp) of power from 4,163 cm3 displacement, generating its maximum of 445 Nm (328.22 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm. It accelerates the A8 from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, with the propulsion ending (as in all engine variants) at the electronically controlled speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). In the EU cycle the strong gasoline engine is content with 9.5 liters/100 km (24.76 US mpg) – a reduction by 1.4 liters or 13 percent compared with the predecessor, at a power increase of 16 kW (22 hp). The CO2 emission rate is only 219 g/km (352.45 g/mile).
The 4.2 TDI is another high-tech engine. Its displacement of 4,134 cm3 yields 258 kW (350 hp) and a hefty torque of 800 Nm (590.05 lb-ft), already available at speeds between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm. The V8 accelerates the A8 like a sports car. The sprint from rest to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) is accomplished in 5.5 seconds. The output has increased by 18 kW (24 hp) and 150 Nm (110.63 lb-ft), while the standard consumption has dropped by 1.8 liters/100 km – a full 19 percent. The new A8 4.2 TDI still consumes only 7.6 liters/100 km (30.95 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of 199 g/km (320.26 g/mile).
The enhanced performance results above all from increased pressure of the common rail system, which now injects at 2000 bar. The reduction of the internal friction was another focus of development; the two turbochargers and the exhaust gas recirculation system have also been largely overhauled.
The two V8 engines are to be joined by a six-cylinder version shortly after
the market launch – the 3.0 TDI has also been thoroughly overhauled. It mobilizes 184 kW (250 hp) from its 2,967 cm3 displacement and draws 550 Nm (405.66 lb-ft) onto the crankshaft at 1,500 to 3,000 rpm – 13 kW (17 hp) and 100 Nm (73.76 lb-ft) more than previously.
The V6 diesel brings the A8 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.6 seconds. On the average it needs only 6.6 liters of fuel per 100 km (35.64 US mpg) – an improvement of 1.9 liters/100 km or 22 percent. Per kilometer it emits merely 174 g CO2 (280.03 g/mile). The standard 3.0 TDI operates with a start-stop system. It switches off the engine when the A8 comes to a standstill, and restarts the engine as soon as the driver’s foot leaves the brake.
At a later point in time Audi will add a second variant of the V6 TDI with
150 kW (204 hp). Driving exclusively the front wheels, its efficiency is exemplary. In the EU driving cycle the new engine needs only 6.0 liters/100 km (39.20 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of 159 g/km (255.89 g/mile).