Well over 500 hp off strong yet economical
Audi is launching in early summer 2012, the new S8 on the market. The Audi S8 is equipped with 540 hp the most powerful version of the A8, luxury saloon wolf in sheep's clothing. At first glance the S8 looks like a normal A8.
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In the early summer of 2012 brings the new Audi S8, the top engine of the Audi A8, on the market. The flagship of the manufacturer sets significantly to the performance. At the same time the sporty luxury sedan uses less extensively from the fuel tank.
Turbo V8 V10 instead of suction
Knew the predecessor nor a 5.2-liter V10, its service done, the work in the new S8, now a 4.0-liter V8. This is set of two twin scroll turbochargers under pressure and delivers 520 hp. This is 70 hp more than the old model. The new engine is torque of 650 Newton meters - 110 more than its predecessor. Thus, the S8 dashes in 4.2 seconds from zero to 100 km / h, nearly a second faster than its predecessor. At 250 km / h takes an electronic lock. An eight-speed automatic transmission manages the power so directed to a quattro driveline with self-locking center differential and sport differential driving the rear axle. Despite more power and better performance, fuel consumption is lower compared to the old model by 23 percent. Audi is the thirst of 10.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
Start-Stop and Cylinder Deactivation
Fuel savings helps, among other things, a start-stop system. A special share in the lower consumer spending, Audi technology of "cylinder on demand". Behind, it lies a cylinder deactivation. It is in principle nothing new, even the S8 uses it much. Thus, in low load, four of the eight cylinders disabled - from the V8 is a V4. Thus, the consumption at moderate highway speed can be reduced by up to ten percent. The inmates get away with anything. For them, the four-cylinder hear, thanks to the "Active noise control" to continue as an eight cylinder. Vibrations are insulated by active engine mounts.
Air Suspension and Several Driving Modes
The standard features of the S8 is an air suspension with variable damping, which brings the body depending on driving conditions on three different height levels. The characteristics of damping, steering, transmission and sport differential is the driving modes wählbahren "comfort", "auto", "dynamic", "indiviual" and "efficiency" effect. To make contact with the road tires in size 265/40 sitting on wheels in size 9Jx20 inches. Optionally, there are 21-inchers. The matte black brake calipers of the front wheels are equipped with an S8 badge. Alternatively, a larger brake system for order, which includes three slices from one kg lighter carbon fiber ceramic composite. Speaking of light: The almost all-aluminum body ensures that the S8 is just below the two-tonne mark. By steel, according to Audi, the weight would have increased by 100 kilograms.
LED Headlamps and Comfort Seats
At least € 111 900 must be set for early summer 2012 the new Audi S8 on the table. As standard, the S8 including LED headlights, a DVD changer and sports seats, electrically adjustable comfort-fitted. Several variants are possible as a leather cover. Are standard in each S8 also the MMI navigation plus with eight-inch screen, the Bluetooth car phone online and a surround sound system from Bose. Optionally, there are numerous high-assistance systems, including a newly designed bumper, with environment camera.
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