Specifications

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Because in an
emergency, a second
is 0.9 seconds
too long:
Audi pre sense.
The Audi A8 does not only come with many new
technical innovations but also with something
extra special: a sort of sixth sense – or Audi pre
sense. Various vehicle systems categorise different
driving situations and, where necessary, implement
actions for preventive occupant protection or for
collision reduction.
Radar sensors at the front and rear (depending
on the equipment fitted) gauge the area in front
of and behind your Audi A8. A video camera also
monitors the road in front of you. It is located in
the area of the interior mirror – the highest possible
point inside the vehicle – and delivers 25 pictures
per second with a resolution that has yet to be
matched in the field of automotive engineering.
In addition, the ESC control unit transmits
further data. Using these different sources of
information, Audi pre sense can create a very
realistic picture of the vehicle’s surroundings.
Audi pre sense basic includes various preventive
passenger protection systems that are activated
in the event of a critical driving situation. These
include: tensioning of the front seat belts,
activation of the hazard warning system and
closing of the sliding sunroof and windows.
Audi pre sense front additionally monitors the
traffic ahead via the radar sensors of the optional
adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function.
In critical situations, the Audi braking guard
warns the driver and increases the braking force if
necessary. In extreme situations, the preventive
protection systems are activated.
Audi pre sense rear monitors the traffic behind
the vehicle with the help of the rear sensors of
the optional Audi side assist and, in addition to
the actions of the Audi pre sense basic, brings
the optional memory seats into a more suitable
position in the event of a possibly imminent
rear-end collision. If fitted, the pneumatic side
bolsters are filled to better support the occupants.
The assistance package including Audi pre sense
plus extends the features of Audi pre sense basic,
Audi pre sense front and Audi pre sense rear, adding
maximum deceleration to form Audi pre sense plus:
in addition to the functions of Audi pre sense front,
Audi pre sense plus activates the Audi braking guard
in certain situations in which a collision is unavoidable
and initiates a maximum deceleration action to mini-
mise the impact speed of the crash by up to 40 km/h.
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