SPECIFICATION

Dynamic design revealed in every line.
A8 is a luxury sedan, manufactured by one of the leading German carmakers - Audi. The car, launched in India, has been specifically designed to suit Indian driving conditions and the needs of the consumers in the country. It offers refined ride and comes with three powerful engine options - two petrol and one diesel. The exteriors of A8 feature Audi's luxurious design, as found in other vehicles in its product line. The sedan comes with capacious interiors that feature ergonomic seats and create the perfect ambience for a relaxing ride. The sedan delivers commendable top speed along with superior driving comfort. With two powerful engine options, Audi A8 sedan proves to be the best companion for the elite Indian consumers, who look for panache and grandeur in their vehicles.Quality given form.
And a brilliant finish.
Audi wheels.
To make sure you have peace of mind for every metre of your drive, Audi puts
its wheels through an exacting series of specialised test procedures.
Hardness tests, for example, aim for maximum stability, while a Copper
Accelerated Salt Spray test – CASS for short – using acetic acid guarantees the
greatest possible corrosion protection. Thanks to these and many other
measures, we can ensure that every Audi wheel oers maximum quality – even
after scores of kilometres. No matter which of the numerous designs you choose

Engine : Under the hood of the petrol model of Audi A8 sedan lies a 3.2 FSI tiptronic Quattro engine, which pumps out a power of 265 PS @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 330 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. On the other hand, the 2.0 TDI multitronic diesel engine of the sedan produces a maximum power of 140 PS @ 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. With the car going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds, the variants equipped with the diesel engine promise to deliver a top speed of 212 km/h. Both the engines are coupled with six speed automatic transmission.

Interiors: The interiors of the Audi A8 are roomy, luxurious and exude an air of sophistication. The cabin of the sedan gets smooth leather surfaces and soft touch materials. Adding to the premium feeling is the ambient lighting, that is provided within the cabin. The car features leather upholstered seats. A driver-tilted LCD is situated on the top of the trendy instrument panel, which gets a sleek wooden trim. Apart from audio information, the small LCD located between the tachometer and the speedometer displays information about navigation, when the driver opts for route guidance.

Safety: New generation safety equipments have been installed in the latest model of Audi A8. The car comes with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), with traction control and Antilock Braking System (ABS), to ensure that the driver has complete control over the vehicle during emergencies. Apart from this, the car features dual stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, to protect the passengers from the impact of collision in the event of accidents. Contributing to its amazing safety is the 'Servotronic' speed-sensitive power-assisted steering[ audi A8 self drive car bangalore] wheel.

Safety

Audi A8 is fully packed with the latest safety features that ensure all-round protection for the passengers. The standard safety features of the sedan include anti-theft system, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), brake assist, dual stage seat belts and electromechanical parking brake. Apart from this, the automobile's 'Servotronic' technology ensures that it is controlled precisely at high speed and the driver has to take minimum efforts while parking.

Variants, Price and Color

Audi A8 is available in three variants, which include 4.2L (petrol), 6.0L (petrol) and 3.0 TDI (diesel). The 4.2L variant is priced at Rs 83 lakh (approx), the 6.0L model comes with a price tag of Rs 1.26 Crore (approx) and Audi A8 3.0 TDI will cost you around Rs 72 lakh (approx). The sedan comes in a lovely range of colors, including Night Blue, Brilliant Black, Phantom Black, Deep Green, Cherry Black, Oyster Grey Metallic, Avus Silver Pearl, Impala Beige, Ice Silver Metallic and Ibis White.

Verdict

A hugely underrated yet brilliant car. Commonly called a modern classic, the Audi A8 offers staggering performance clubbed with what one would call the cool quotient. With brilliant engineering as well as solid build quality the Audi A8 is one of the most involving cars to drive as well as a huge status symbol to be driven to the red carpet in.