A new benchmark in the
luxury vehicle category.

The A8 flagship is all new and completely redesigned, representing the best in engineering, technology, design and performance. The all-new A8 has moved forward, solidifying the Audi commitment to excellence and refusal to settle for anything less.

Pinnacle

With a long history as a performance-luxury icon, the progressive design, leading edge technology and outstanding capabilities of the A8 have given drivers a front row seat to pure luxury. Elements like quattro all-wheel drive and the lightweight aluminum Audi Space Frame are just a few of the hundreds of technologies that make the all-new, completely re-engineered and dramatically restyled A8 the luxury sedan for those with a passion for driving.

Brilliance

It's all in the details. Distinctive LED headlights boldly declare the arrival of the A8. Contours along the side accentuate its low, sleek profile.

From the rear, the wide stance is emphasized by the subtly squared corners. At every vantage point the A8 is bold.

Sixth Sense

Think of drawing in the sand with your finger and you understand the intuitive nature of MMI. The all-new MMI system is ergonomically positioned for optimum driving convenience. The large retractable 8" color MMI display is perfectly positioned within the driver's field of view.In addition to delivering key driving information, the MMI system allows you to customize and view navigation, phone, radio and other features without taking you eyes off the road.

Seamless

Think for a moment what perfectly executed, sophisticated style looks and feels like and you'll envision the A8 interior. It's carefully crafted palate of colors, textures and materials in perfect harmony. Precision-honed wood inlays along the dash, doors and in the rear of the front seats signal unprecedented attention to detail. To add a degree of personalization, the A8 offers a number of interior color choices and different wood inlay selection.

Fast-forward

The A8 delivers performance and handling typically reserved for cars half its size. It all starts with the 4.2 FSI V8 engine. Thanks to FSI technology, the 4.2 is powerful, responsive and offers impressive fuel efficiency. That power is channeled through the legendary quattro all-wheel drive system with available Sport Rear Differential, which offers variable torque delivery to the rear wheels.

For drivers who want to realize the full performance potential of the A8, Audi drive select instantly allows you to change the driving characteristics of your car to suit your preference. By adjusting attributes such as suspension stiffness, transmission shift points and steering assist, Audi drive select creates four distinct settings. The Comfort setting creates a more comfortable and relaxed driving experience, Dynamic is ideal for more sport-oriented driving while Auto offers a balance between both Comfort and Dynamic.

Powerfully Smart

The lightweight aluminum Audi Space Frame increases both handling and safety performance thanks to the stiffer body. Not surprisingly, the significant weight-savings offered considerable improvements on overall fuel efficiency as well.

FSI offers the benefits of increased performance as well as fuel efficiency. FSI injects a highly precise amount of fuel into the engine cylinders that is perfectly matched to the volume of air.

Within the cylinder, the specially designed piston heads compress the fuel-air mixture, creating a spiraling effect. The result is the most efficient combustion possible. Making the most of the fuel and air combustion results in maximum efficiency and responsive power at any RPM.

Disclaimer: Information provided by Audiusa.com/A8