Audi A8 in Indian Market – Features and Photos

11th Aug, 2010 | 3 Comments | Posted in Audi by Alex Jose

Audi is all set to introduce the latest model of Audi, Audi A8 in Indian market in this Diwali. This is a master piece car and the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series are competitors of Audi A8. Dynamic excellence for those twirling the steering wheel and five-star appointments for those occupying the rear seats are offered by new Audi A8.

Engine options:

3.0 V6 TDI with 240bhp that’s found in the A4 and A6 and Q5
4.2 DOHC V8 FSI and W12 engine
4.2 V8 TDI with 350bhp found in Q7

Technical Specifications Of Audi A8:

Engine Location: Front
Drive Type: AWD

Performance:

0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds.
Coefficient of Drag: 0.26
Top Speed: 250 km/h | 155.375 mph (limited)

Engine:

Engine Configuration: V
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration/Induction: Normal
Displacement: 4163 cc | 254.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.
HP/Liter: 89.3 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel Feed: Fuel Injected, Direct-Injection
Horsepower: 372 BHP (273.792 KW)
Torque: 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Standard Transmission:

Gears: 8
Seating Capacity: 5
Doors: 4
Transmission: Tiptronic
Dimensions:

Exterior:

Length: 202.2 in | 5137 mm.
Height: 57.5 in | 1460 mm.
Wheelbase: 117.8 in | 2992 mm.
Width: 76.7 in | 1949 mm.

Steering

Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio: 16.1 : 1

SAFETY

Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Curtain-Side Airbags
Rear-Side Airbags
Antiskid System
Front-Side Airbags

A new safety system called pre-sense has been added in Audi to activate the hazard lights, close the windows and sunroof and pre-tension the seat belts if the brakes are fully applied. All A8s will drive with ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission. The A8 Long Wheelbase is five inches longer between the axles and overall length. Most of that extra dimension shows up in the rear-passenger compartment. Reclining rear seats, massage, and foot rests are included in an option group in the rear-passenger compartment.