Specifications

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Craftsmanship on the interior72
When we design a new Audi, we not only pay attention to an exceptional design
and matchless driving characteristics. Above all, we prioritise visible, perceptible
quality which you can grasp with all your senses.
One example of this is the optional Valonea leather for the comfort seat with seat
ventilation. The name hints at its purely plant-based tanning process, since the
tanning agents are derived from different types of oak. This gives a natural feel and
a wonderful, soft surface. Over time, this leather develops its own individual,
unmistakeable character, full of warmth and with a fine, classic leather aroma.
Valonea leather is used in an unmistakeable combination with Nappa deerskin in
the Audi A8. Despite its soft appearance, this unique leather is extremely robust.
It has a distinctive structure and a subtle two-tone colour which emphasises the
natural character of the leather.
Completely new procedures have been developed for the seat upholstery. The
unique form of the seats in their different versions, for example the diamond-
patterned design of the comfort sport seats, required the application of a new
technique for perforating the material which would permit the use of decorative
stitching on a seat with a large perforated area. Without forfeiting precision.
The woods for the inlays in the interior are a further special feature. The thin
veneer boards are stripped from the trunks, roots and so-called burls. A set of
parts for a vehicle generally comes from one burl or trunk, so that the individual
parts match each other. After the veneer has taken its final form, our best tool
comes into play: the human hand. The edges of the veneers are lightly sanded by
hand to achieve the perfect form. The last coat of varnish which seals the edges
is also applied by hand.
So as well as a great deal of innovative technology and many years of experience,
there is always an element of uniqueness in your Audi for you to savour. And
uniqueness of a high quality.
Quality is evident in the whole.
And in each small detail.
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