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Fascination 4 Audi A8 18 Audi A8 L W12 14 Audi A8 L 24 Audi S8 32 Innovations 42 Intelligent performance 34 Audi ultra 44 hybrid 36 Audi connect 46 Dynamics 38 quattro® 48 Assistance systems 40 Audi Matrix LED headlights 50 Simplexity 54 S model 79 Lights 56 Engines 80 Design 58 Audi design selection 80 Operation 62 Audi exclusive 82 Comfort 66 Paint finishes 86 Transport 68 Wheels/tyres 87 Safety 70 Seats/seat upholstery 87 Assistance systems 74 Leat
Audi A8 Design The art of progress. Beautifully expressed in visual form. In an exceptional vehicle. The new Audi A8. Awe-inspiring and sporty, while staying true to one clear principle: concentration on the essential. Not a single line without a function. Distinctively structured surfaces. Exclusive materials. All finished to a supreme standard. And aspiring to something very special – brilliance down to the last detail. Brilliant details. Flawlessly styled and timeless.
Audi A8 4 Design Brilliant design. Awe-inspiring and dynamic. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found on page 94.
Audi A8 6 Design The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found on page 94. Brilliant charisma. Fascinating and pioneering.
8 Design The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found on page 94.
10 Comfort Brilliant comfort. Exclusive and authentic. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found on page 94.
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12 Comfort Welcome aboard the new Audi A8. A place where lavish spaciousness is blended with exquisite ambience. Choice materials lend a palpable sense of exclusivity. Top-class workmanship sets new standards. And innovative technology entertains and delights. Such as the MMI® (1) with its clear layout and elegant design. And which can be operated perfectly with the optional MMI navigation plus with MMI touch (2). Or the optional head-up display (3) that provides eye-level information at all times.
Audi A8 L 14 Comfort The new Audi A8 L. Supreme power and poise on the outside. And room in abundance on the inside. This is thanks to a wheelbase 13 centimetres longer than on the new Audi A8. The result is convincing: even more exclusive space. Brilliant space. Elegant and ample. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found on page 94.
Audi A8 L 16 Comfort Comfort that invites you to take a seat. Thanks to the larger rear doors. And noticeably more space in the interior. The new Audi A8 L. Allow yourself and your ideas all the room you need. Enjoy increased legroom in the rear. For even more relaxed travel or concentrating even better while working. Surrounded by upholstery and trim that is truly in a class of its own: Unicum leather*. Vegetable tanned. Breathable. Beautifully soft and yet water- and dirt-repellent, too.
18 Dynamics Impressive performance. 368 kW of power. 625 Nm of torque. Palpable in every driving scenario. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Achieved with poise and composure, thanks to the exceptionally smooth-running 12-cylinder engine. The new Audi A8 L W12: proof that there truly is power in serenity. Brilliant power. Thrilling and serene. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency class can be found on page 95.
Audi A8 L W12 20 Design Styling accents which make all the difference. Which emanate strength. Discreetly. Integrated harmoniously into the overall work of art. Brilliant details in chrome and stainless steel. The Singleframe with close-mesh grille structure and W12 emblem. At once distinctive and elegant. Air inlets with chrome inserts. Exterior mirrors with additional integrated chrome trim. Sophisticated radiance included. Audi Matrix LED headlights as standard.
Audi A8 L W12 22 Comfort Take your seat for a journey into a different dimension. In comfort seats featuring exquisite leather upholstery. Relax. Enjoy the 4-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning. Or the soothing massage function. In the optional electrically adjustable relaxation seat in the rear. Enjoy the fascinating sensation of space. Complete with LED ambient lighting. Luxury in a new light. Unique. Unmistakable. The new Audi A8 L W12.
Audi S8 24 Design Charisma. Pure power. And technology of the highest standard. All combined in one of the sportiest saloons around. The new Audi S8. Dynamic. Self assured. Visibly progressive. With innovative Audi Matrix LED headlights as an option. Excitingly sporty with a new brilliance. Brilliant technology. Emphatically sporty. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency class can be found on page 95.
Audi S8 Attention to detail. With a sporty interpretation. With S8-specific 21-inch wheels as an option. Emphatically dynamic. A statement packed with power and confidence. In typical S8 fashion. Three-dimensionally architectured Singleframe. Dominantly defined air inlets. The new Audi S8. Expressive. Exclusive. Fascinating. A unique experience. Even before you get in. Brilliant facets. Strikingly dynamic.
Audi S8 28 Comfort The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency class can be found on page 95.
Audi S8 30 Dynamics High-performance athlete with the S factor. 382 kW that respond spontaneously. And thrill. From 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. A fascinating build-up of power. An athletic 650 Nm of torque, from just 1,700 rpm. Impressive performance, intelligently controlled. Thanks to Audi cylinder on demand technology. Reduced fuel consumption. Lower emissions. Combined with a thoroughly brilliant performance. The new Audi S8. Vorsprung durch Technik. Brilliant performance. Breathtakingly athletic.
Innovations 32 >>> Audi tron The future of CO₂-reduced mobility. >>> Audi connect The future of connected mobility. >>> Design Reshaping the future. >>> Audi ultra The future of efficient technology. … durch Technik. >>> quattro® The future of all-wheel drive. The world is constantly changing. Technology is advancing at an ever faster pace. And in the process, more and more opportunities are opening up to you – nowhere more so than in the field of mobility.
Audi ultra 34 >>> Aerodynamics Less drag, more efficiency. Thanks to the consistently aerodynamic styling of the vehicle’s lines, its underbody and spoiler edges – in order to achieve the best possible form for aerodynamic efficiency. Not forgetting tyres with reduced rolling resistance. All tested in the Audi wind tunnel at up to 300 km/h. >>> Transmission expertise Improved efficiency thanks to improved transmission ratios.
36 Mobility & navigation Point-of-interest (POI) search with voice control in the Google™* database Traffic information online complements the dynamic route guidance with real-time traffic flow information for individual stretches of road Fuel prices the cheapest filling stations at your destination or in the vicinity Country information The legal regulations for a specific country, such as speed limits or whether it is compulsory to carry a high-visibility vest, can be called up at any time in the MMI a
quattro® 38 Have the road completely under control, thanks to permanent distribution of the drive force to all four wheels. Variably controlled by the centre differential. Always as the situation demands. Experience handling stability, dynamism and agility as never before and combat the effects of overand understeer with quattro with optional sport differential. For increased traction and improved propulsive power. Tame any road. And always keep your eyes set on where you’re heading. In bends.
Audi Matrix LED headlights Audi Matrix LED headlights See well. Darkness is relative. The optional Audi Matrix LED headlights turn night into day. The all-new headlight technology produces a light colour similar to that of daylight. Bends are anticipated to illuminate them more clearly. Other road users are detected and the light distribution of your new Audi A8 adapts according to the situation. This is all made possible by an array of sensors and a camera.
Intelligent performance 42 Intelligent performance Maximum power. Put to maximum use. Audi cylinder on demand Every movement originates from something. Something that set it off, an idea. The engines for your new Audi A8 can also be traced back to an initial spark of inspiration: higher power with lower fuel consumption. These apparently conflicting aims are reconciled in two revolutionary drive technologies: TDI® and TFSI®. Get acquainted with both of them.
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Dynamics 46 >>> adaptive air suspension The electronically controlled air suspension acts individually at each of the four wheels and makes sure that the handling characteristics are barely affected, even when carrying heavy loads. >>> adaptive air suspension sport Depending on the mode, the sport version of the air suspension lowers the ride height by up to 10 mm compared to adaptive air suspension and has even stiffer damping.
Assistance systems 48 Assistance systems >>> Audi pre sense basic initiates preventive occupant protection measures in the event of an impending accident >>> Camera-based speed limit display recognises speed limits and notifies you of them via the driver information system and head-up display >>> adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function and Audi pre sense front monitors the traffic ahead and automatically maintains a constant distance wherever possible >>> Audi Matrix LED headlights track the roa
Simplexity 50 >>> Car Control and alter driver assistance systems, vehicle settings as well as climate control and service functions quickly and easily using the MMI radio plus. >>> Audi connect Use all the services supported by Audi connect with the MMI – quickly and easily. The intuitive operation of the MMI makes accessing the internet remarkably straightforward.
Equipment 52 As unique as you are. Equipment options. Sportiness, comfort, design, functionality – whatever you demand of your Audi, a wealth of equipment options is available to meet your needs. Here you will see just how much attention we pay to detail. And to quality that you can appreciate with all your senses.
S model 54 See and feel the sportiness. Even while stationary. S stands for sportiness. The new Audi S8 is impressive proof of that. An extensive range of S-specific equipment ensures dynamic looks, sporty comfort and superb performance. And that S factor can be enhanced even more with a range of optional features that you will find just as palpably exciting.
Engines 56 The right driving force for every personality. It doesn’t matter which Audi engine you choose, they all have high compression ratios, highly efficient combustion and outstanding efficiency. In short, they deliver more power whilst using less fuel and producing fewer emissions. 4.2 litre TDI engine 4.0 litre TFSI engine TDI® 6.
58 Audi design selection As unmistakable as you: the Audi design selection. The Audi design selection offers you an attractive choice of interior design packages featuring exclusive materials and colours. Our designers have combined inlays of fine woods or carbon and brushed aluminium with exquisite leather seats featuring attractive contrasting stitching. First-class comfort functions complete the exclusive range of Audi design selections. All the items in the equipment packages can be found on page 75.
Audi design selection 60 Audi design selection Vermont brown Audi design selection Balao brown Comfort seats, headlining and trims are offered in specially coordinated colour shades: Balao brown and snow white. Inlays in fine grain ash, natural balsamic brown and brushed aluminium, silver provide refined accents. Refined interior colours accentuate the elegant ambience, whilst special materials give you a tangible sense of comfort.
Audi exclusive 62 You have an exclusive character. So why shouldn’t your Audi have one too? That the Audi exclusive range aspires to exclusivity is already evident from its name. Selected décors and coloured leather can be combined with customised paint finishes from the large selection of Audi exclusive colours to suit your own personal preferences. So you can highlight your car’s exceptional character to even better advantage.
Audi exclusive 64 | Extract from the range of Audi exclusive leathers | Extract from the range of Audi exclusive paint finishes | Extract from the range of Audi exclusive inlays Valcona leather, alabaster white Valcona leather, powder beige Valcona leather, saddle brown Valcona leather, classic red Valcona leather, smoky blue Modrone, gold Tamo ash, natural dark brown Saddle brown, pearl effect Valcona leather, magnolia Valcona leather, Havana brown Valcona leather, chestnut brown Valcona le
Exterior 66 Paint finishes Wheels/tyres | Solid paint finishes | Metallic paint finishes Ibis white Havana black, metallic | Pearl effect paint finishes Your Audi is not just painted once. But four times. When you choose a paint colour, choose one that best reflects your own personality. But regardless of which colour you opt for, you can count on the outstanding quality of our painting process.
Exterior 68 Paint finishes Wheels/tyres | Audi exclusive | Wheels | Winter wheels Forged aluminium wheels in 6-arm design size 8 J x 17 with 235/60 R 17 tyres* Cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm design size 9 J x 19 with 255/45 R 19 tyres*, (also available with run-flat tyres) Cast aluminium wheels in 15-spoke design, partly polished size 9 J x 19 with 255/45 R 19 tyres*, (also available with run-flat tyres) Cast aluminium wheels in 5-parallel-spoke design (S design) size 9 J x 20 with 265/40 R 20 tyres
Interior Seats/seat upholstery Leather packages/headlining/Audi design selection Inlays Rest assured with premium quality. As you take your seat in your Audi, you will appreciate just how special it is. The front and rear seats, with their high-quality materials and superb workmanship, exude a tangible sense of exclusive comfort.
Interior 72 Seats/seat upholstery | Cloth Verdi cloth | Valcona leather 1 Valcona leather, black Valcona leather, black with round perforations Valcona leather, black with square perforations and diamond-patterned stitching | Valcona leather (design selection) 1 2 3 Valcona leather, nutmeg Valcona leather, nutmeg with round perforations 2 3 Valcona leather, velvet beige Valcona leather, velvet beige with round perforations 1 2 3 4 5 Valcona leather, titanium grey 2 Valcona leather, ve
Interior 74 Seats/seat upholstery | Leather packages Leather package centre console including knee pad, door armrest upholstery and steering wheel airbag cover in leather with decorative stitching Extended leather package in addition to the contents of the leather package, includes: lower door trim including door pockets, underside of instrument panel including glove compartment, and MMI fascia in leather with decorative stitching | Audi design selection Headlining and rear parcel shelf in Alcantara in
Interior 76 Seats/seat upholstery Leather packages/headlining/Audi design selection Inlays | Lower inlays Upper inlay high-quality wood, piano finish, black, or carbon inlays add exclusive touches to the dashboard, door trim and centre console Lower inlay inlays in high-gloss black or brushed aluminium, silver on the dashboard and door trims create an impressive contrast A fine finishing touch. Not just any wood is allowed to adorn the interior of your Audi.
Equipment 78 Technology | Technology tiptronic 8-speed automatic transmission with Dynamic Shift Program (DSP). Option of manual control via shift paddles on the multifunction leather steering wheel. Includes additional sport program Start-stop system helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by switching off the engine automatically when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. at traffic lights. The start process is initiated as soon as the foot brake is released.
Equipment 80 Technology | Design Door sill trims with aluminium inlay illuminated in combination with ambient lighting; with model-specific illuminated logo on the A8 hybrid, A8 L hybrid, A8 L W12 and S8 Lights Design Operation Comfort Transport Safety Assistance systems Infotainment Audi Extended Warranty | Operation Convenience key including sensor-controlled release of the luggage compartment lid Doors and luggage compartment lid can be opened and locked without actuating the key carried with
Equipment 82 Technology Lights Design Operation Comfort Transport Safety Assistance systems Infotainment Audi Extended Warranty | Comfort Panoramic glass sunroof 2 sections, electric activation to raise and open the front glass section as well as to raise the rear glass section, opens and closes automatically. With tinted glass insert and 2 electrically operated sunblinds as well as convenience closing via the remote control key. Ensures that the interior is flooded with light.
Equipment 84 Technology Lights Design Operation Comfort Transport Safety Assistance systems Infotainment Audi Extended Warranty | Comfort Rear seat system 3 seats, with fold-out centre armrest including 2 cup holders and one storage compartment. (The image shows rear seat system in conjunction with comfort seats, front.
Equipment 86 Technology | Comfort | Transport Audi exclusive bar compartment¹ additional storage compartment for 2 glasses. Integrated into the full-length centre console A8 hybrid luggage set customised for the A8 hybrid and A8 L hybrid luggage compartment.
Equipment 88 Technology | Assistance systems Head-up display Information relevant to the driver from assistance systems, navigation instructions and warnings is projected as required onto the windscreen in the driver’s direct field of vision. The height-adjustable head-up display provides a multicoloured display with good contrast and minimal distraction from the road. Night vision assistant¹ assists the driver when driving at night by displaying a thermal image of the surroundings.
Equipment 90 Technology Lights Design Operation | Infotainment Handsets in the front and rear for car phone in addition to the handset in the front for car phone, a further cordless handset with colour display and integrated SIM card reader is provided. Located respectively in the front centre armrest and the rear centre armrest Bluetooth interface enables hands-free calls in the vehicle via the microphone and Bluetooth audio streaming¹ (depending on mobile phone compatibility).
Audi Genuine Accessories 92 Audi Genuine Accessories. As individual as the life you lead. An Audi is an expression of your personality. And Audi Genuine Accessories build on this concept in the truest sense of the word, with a range of high-quality products that are coordinated with your Audi. Noted for their perfect fit, safety credentials and functionality, they serve to add even more individuality to your car and to tailor it to your own personal requirements.
Index 94 Technical data Model A8 3.0 TFSI quattro (228 kW) A8 4.0 TFSI quattro (320 kW) A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (190 kW)¹¹ A8 4.2 TDI clean diesel quattro (283 kW)¹¹ Model A8 L W12 6.3 FSI quattro (368 kW) S8 4.
Index 96 Technical data Model A8 hybrid/A8 L hybrid (155 kW) Model A8 hybrid/A8 L hybrid (155 kW) Engine type 4-cylinder inline petrol engine with direct fuel injection, turbocharging and Audi valvelift system Performance/consumption⁵ A8 hybrid Top speed in km/h Displacement in cc (valves per cylinder) 1,984 (4) Max. output¹ in kW at rpm 155/4,200–6,000 Max.
Index 98 Technical data Audi S8 1000 3122 1143 1141 1009 929 1038 1467*** 1581** 1038 1458 1471 929 1553** 1467*** 1581** 1501*** 1009 1038 1553** 1467*** 1581** 1501*** 2994 5147 1009 1460 1012 5265 1553** 1143 5135 1501*** 2992 687 690 690 1000 983 * 103 * 6 994 * 983 * 993 * Audi A8 L/A8 L hybrid/A8 L W12 103 * 6 Audi A8/A8 hybrid 929 1644 1635 1644 1635 1632 1623 1949 2111 1949 2111 1949 2111 Dimensions in millimetres.
Index 100 Solid paint finishes 18" cast aluminium wheels in 10-arm turbine design (hybrid design) 20" forged aluminium wheels in 15-spoke structured design, partly polished 21" Audi exclusive cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm rotor design 67 19" cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm design 21" cast aluminium wheels in 5-triple-spoke design (S design) 21" Audi exclusive cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm rotor design, matt titanium look, gloss turned finish 19" cast aluminium wheels in 10-spoke Y design, partly
Index 102 Seats for driver and front passenger 70 Valcona leather, sycamore grey/brass gold ¹ ¹ ¹ ¹ ¹ ¹ Natural leather, black Headlining and rear parcel shelf in Alcantara, black Comfort seats, front Natural leather, nougat brown Audi exclusive headlining in Alcantara Comfort seats, front with seat ventilation Natural leather, velvet beige Audi exclusive rear shelf in Alcantara Comfort sport seats, front Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim Audi design selection Seat upholstery
Index 104 Technology (continued) 78 Adaptive brake light Electromechanical parking brake Ambient lighting Electromechanical power steering Design Dynamic steering Exhaust tailpipes, dual-branch design with trapezoidal chrome surrounds integrated into the bumper Brake system Ceramic brake ¹ Start-stop system ² ³ Recuperation ³ ² ² Audi cylinder on demand ⁴ ⁴ Audi exclusive personalised door sill trims, front and rear Active Noise Cancellation ⁵ ⁵ Operation Audi Space Frame (ASF®) b
Index 106 Comfort (continued) 82 Exterior mirrors additionally automatically dimming on both sides with memory function Auxiliary heating/ventilation Interior mirror, automatically dimming Ioniser Side impact protection Audi exclusive storage compartment Airbags Audi exclusive bar compartment Assistance systems A8 hybrid luggage set Cruise control Provision for trailer towing hitch¹ Secondary collision brake assist Trailer towing hitch, electrically swivelling Luggage compartment package ²
The fascination of Audi 108 Equipment Audi A8/A8 L/A8 L W12/S8 Responsibility Living up to our responsibilities is a principle that is firmly anchored in Audi strategy. Alongside commercial success and international competitiveness, our responsibility toward company employees and society as a whole is a key consideration, as is protecting the environment and conserving resources.
Equipment Audi A8/A8 L/A8 L W12/S8 First-aid kit 106 Floor mats 83, 106 Footrests, rear 83 Garage door opener (HomeLink) 80 Grab handles with wooden segments 76 Handset in the front and rear for car phone 90 Handset in the front for car phone 90 Head-up display 88 Headlining 74, 102 Heat-insulating glass 105 Hold assist 107 Inlays 55, 76, 77 Instrument cluster, S-specific 55 Insulating/acoustic glass 82 Integrated head restraint system 106 Interior and exterior lighting package 79 Interior mirror, automatic
