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braaf · 11-30-2009, 07:37 PM

interior looks very promising, i like.

bmer · 11-30-2009, 07:38 PM

Windsor · 11-30-2009, 07:39 PM

I think it looks good! No revolution, but nobody should expect that from Audi. I belive this car will get more respect when people see it live and in better pictures.

YoUhimhER · 11-30-2009, 07:39 PM

exterior is very underwhelming.

Tumbo · 11-30-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klier

Now, interior pics and high res pics and press pics please.

Yeah, hope that will be a saver... I'm pretty disapointed... It was way to safe...waaaay to safe.....

loco@circo · 11-30-2009, 07:40 PM

Interior is nice... headlamps are way too huge... front-overhang is terribly long. Hope it'll look better in real life.

BlaZain · 11-30-2009, 07:42 PM

That was one very poor launch, they might as well have just done a press release because the poor quality pictures we are getting do no favors for a car that already appears to be a very very safe evolution of the D3.

bmer · 11-30-2009, 07:42 PM

jokejoe · 11-30-2009, 07:43 PM

aleks_16 · 11-30-2009, 07:44 PM

The 7 series and the s-class are still the ultiate KINGs in this class !!!!!

braaf · 11-30-2009, 07:45 PM

That LED line runnin through the headlight looks untidy.

shonguiz · 11-30-2009, 07:46 PM

Mixed feelings, will wait for proper pics before judging.

klier · 11-30-2009, 07:46 PM

But we can finally (hopefully) agree that the Autobild pics from a year ago was the real thing, minus a few very small details being different (likely changed since then)
I wonder what Merc1 thinks of this.

bmer · 11-30-2009, 07:47 PM

From MA:

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A standard eight-speed tiptronic transmission sends power to the front or all four wheels depending on the trim, with that power provided by a pair of V-8 engines and another pair of V-6 engines--one each gasoline and diesel. It's not yet clear that the diesel engines announced at the global launch will be coming to the U.S. immediately, or at all. The gasoline 4.2-liter FSI V-8 engine rates 372 horsepower, and rockets the big sedan to 62 mph in just 5.7 seconds. Top speed is digitally limited to 155 mph.

All four engines are being touted as examples of efficiency, with high compression (12.5:1 in the V-8 FSI), variable cams, low internal friction, and special oil pumps getting the credit.

Drag is low at just 0.26 coefficient of drag, roughly equivalent to that of the Toyota Prius--quite a feat for a large luxury sedan.

Audi plans to sell at least 6,000 units of the new A8 annually, topping the figures of the previous model. That reflects Audi's target customer for the A8: the typical buyer will have a median income of about $500,000 annually, aged around 58 years old.

Growing almost two inches in wheelbase over the previous standard wheelbase A8. At 117.8 inches, the D4 2011 A8 is about 3 inches shorter in wheelbase than the new 7-Series and about 7 inches shorter than the long wheelbase-only U.S. Mercedes S-Class. Still, it's an inch longer in wheelbase than the Lexus LS and on par with all of the above in overall length and height, while being a full two inches wider than most at 76.7 inches, potentially foreboding a tight fit in the average parking space.

While Audi hasn't yet released final figures on the 2011 A8's weight, Audi does claim the car is 50 pounds lighter than the S-Class RWD and 200 pounds lighter than the AWD version; and 200-400 pounds lighter than the new BMW 7-Series RWD and AWD versions.

Adaptive air supsension enables the 2011 Audi A8 to adjust its demeanor to suit the road and driving style as needed. Capable of lowering the car up to 25 mm on demand, the adaptive system is also able to lift the car slightly when extra clearance is needed, for example in steep lot entry situations. Combined with this adjustable suspension is an ESP stability system with both sport and disabled modes.

Lightness is a focus throughout the new A8, right down to the brakes: Audi saved 8.25 pounds per wheel with aluminum brake hats on the four-wheel discs. Wheel sizes ranging from 17 to 21 inches allow a choice of appearance or performance options, and the tires have been optimized to compromise grip, comfort and rolling resistance.

Tumbo · 11-30-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shonguiz

Mixed feelings, will wait for proper pics before judging.

Yeah, where can we find the first press pics...???

bmer · 11-30-2009, 09:11 PM

Official pics and press release here: http://www.germancarforum.com/a8-s8/3...pics-info.html

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