Exterior is predictable, but handsome and elegant with a touch of sport. I actually think it looks pretty good - better than the really dull A8 which it replaces.
The interior, however, is gorgeous! :rockon:
All-New Audi A8 Combines Sophistication With Sleek Style
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Finally, after years of testing, months of teasers and days of eager anticipation, the all-new Audi A8 has officially premiered at the Audi Summit in Barcelona, Spain.
As we previously learnt, the new A8 will make use of a 48-volt electrical system and therefore adopts a number of advanced technologies, including a fully active, electromechanical suspension system and is said to be the first car on the market that offers level 3 autonomous driving.
The aforementioned suspension system works thanks to an electric motor on each wheel and incorporates a rotary tube and an internal titanium torsion bar and lever that can apply up to 1,100 Nm (811.3 lb-ft) of torque on the suspension courtesy of a coupling rod. This system then works in conjunction with the luxury sedan's front camera which detects bumpers and allows the suspension to automatically adjust to offer the smoothest ride possible. Audi says this system will be able to eliminate almost all vibrations and jolts.
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On highways at up to 60 km/h, the autonomous system can take full control of the vehicle and permits the driver to completely remove their hands from the steering wheel. Like its rivals, the new A8 includes remote parking which can be operated via a remote, even without any occupants seated inside.
In terms of its design, the A8 is heavily inspired by 2014's Prologue Concept and brings a new Audi design language into reality. Created by Marc Lichte, the A8 is significantly sleeker than the outgoing and still manages to ooze the sophistication and class you'd expect from the company's flagship sedan.
At the front, Audi has integrated a set of thin horizontal headlights with LED daytime running lights seamlessly incorporated within. Additionally, the front is made of up an enlarged chrome grille. Audi says that it has also designed a sleek roofline for the car, allowing it to achieve a "coupe-like" shape. There is also an elegant line running the length of the car on both sides.
The rear meanwhile incorporates overhauled taillights dramatically different to those of the outgoing model. Perhaps the most obvious change are the twin LED taillights which incorporate a light bar stretching the width of the rear. Altogether, the design of the new A8 isn't quite as revolutionary as the Prologue was but it is certainly modern enough to rival the existing Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.
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In Germany, the new A8 will initially be offered with two V6 turbo engines, a 3.0-liter TDI and a 3.0-liter TFSI. The diesel engine will deliver 286 hp while the petrol powertrain will offer up 340 hp. Further down the road, a 4.0-liter TDI V8 with 435 hp will be introduced alongside a 460 hp 4.0-liter V8. The range will then be completed by a 6.0-liter W12 delivering an undisclosed amount.
All five engines operate alongside a belt alternator starter thanks to the 48-volt electrical system. This means the new A8 can coast with the engine switched off and restart smoothly when required. Audi says that this alone can drops fuel consumption by as much as 0.7 liters per 100 km in real driving conditions.
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At a later date, an A8 L e-tron quattro will hit the market. It will combine a 3.0-liter TFSI engine with an electric motor to deliver 449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to its lithium-ion battery, it will also have an all-electric range of about 50 km.
German prices for the new A8 will start at 90,600 euros ($103,248) in Germany while the A8 L kicks off at 94,100 euros ($107,236).
Link: http://www.carscoops.com/2017/07/all-new-audi-a8-combines-sophistication.html
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So all these years Audi told us the A8 would introduced a new stying language. What happened? I wonder if the simply ran out of courage to do something different.
What annoys me the most is that they introduced a second level in the headlights compared to the prologue concept.
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What a disappointment!
Oh, and the spotlights in the interior are called High Definition Matrix reading lamps. Whoever came up with that name needs a slap across the face.
I do like the interior though, and I love the spiel the rear lights do when the cars gets turned on and off.
https://youtu.be/U1U8w-I_tAY?t=112
That is pretty cool.
Definitely not adventurous, but looks nice.
Someone needs to remove all the damn rulers out of VWAG's design studio. This is getting ridiculous.
Also may just be the SWB proportions but this looks uncomfortably like an A6.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 11, 2017, 10:13:21 AM
Also may just be the SWB proportions but this looks uncomfortably like an A6.
Just wait until the next A6 comes out.....
This silouette is the same as the old car.
That interior is great, though
Quote from: Galaxy on July 11, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
So all these years Audi told us the A8 would introduced a new stying language. What happened? I wonder if the simply ran out of courage to do something different.
Maybe they meant just the interior because that does look like its introducing a new interior design language. The exterior is as boring as most modern Audi's though.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 11, 2017, 10:13:21 AM
Someone needs to remove all the damn rulers out of VWAG's design studio. This is getting ridiculous.
Also may just be the SWB proportions but this looks uncomfortably like an A6.
It's the rounder roofline.
Also I don't see anything special with the interior. IMO it looks too close to the higher end VW ones. Maybe it'll look better in real photos.
How they'll all be sold:
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Quote from: ifcar on July 11, 2017, 10:03:13 AM
Definitely not adventurous, but looks nice.
That pretty much says it all.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 11, 2017, 10:13:21 AM
Someone needs to remove all the damn rulers out of VWAG's design studio.
Hey now, some of us like straight-edge design! :lol: :praise:
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Quote from: 68_427 on July 11, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
How they'll all be sold:
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Ugh, East Berlin gray and all.
:zzz:
A8s have a real presence in person, though.
...at least they do whenever I see one, because it's a fairly rare occasion. :lol:
435HP from a 4.0 diesel? Wow.
Quote from: Submariner on July 12, 2017, 09:42:02 AM
435HP from a 4.0 diesel? Wow.
Even better should be the gobs of torque that thing makes. :wub:
I'm surprised they are still pushing with TDI. That's impressive though
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 13, 2017, 08:48:29 AM
I'm surprised they are still pushing with TDI. That's impressive though
They have to since most cars in this class are sold with 6-cylinder diesels. Plus, these engines will be Euro-6 compliant so they'll get some hefty tax breaks.
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Dem prints.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on July 14, 2017, 06:29:57 AM
You should see my iPad... :praise:
just no black light please
Quote from: 68_427 on July 14, 2017, 11:59:29 AM
just no black light please
You mean the stuff which CSI employees use?