Features of one of the most advanced cars tech-wise: AUDI A8

Audi A8 employs efficient FSI technology. The latest generation of engine control units and an innovative thermal management system also help to reduce fuel consumption. The 6.3-liter W12 engine with 368 kW generates a maximum torque of 625 Nm, which accelerates the car with agility to up to 250km/h – in the process reaching 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds. It is remarkable for its running smoothness.

Audi adaptive cruise assist
Comprising of both Audi adaptive cruise control and Audi active lane assist, available Audi adaptive cruise assist helps the driver accelerate, brake, and maintain speed and distance as well as stay in the lane in traffic or at highway speeds. Intersection assists the front-side mounted radars to monitor the surroundings while the vehicle is at an intersection. The available system sends visual and audible warnings to alert the driver and passengers of an approaching vehicle detected, and it can apply a warning brake jolt if the driver doesn’t respond while pulling slowly through an intersection.


Traffic sign recognition
Traffic signs indicating speed limits, no passing zones, and school zones are displayed on the Audi virtual cockpit or available head-up display to help raise awareness. The system displays the current speed limit, and the driver can program a warning threshold when speed limits are exceeded.¹ Top view camera system with Virtual 360 view Using four cameras placed throughout the Audi A8,  the available Top view camera system with Virtual  360 view displays the vehicle and its surroundings on the top MMI® touch response screen.² The driver can select an area of the car and zoom in to see objects or obstructions surrounding the vehicle.


Adaptive air suspension.
An electronically controlled air suspension system operates individually on each of the four wheels and is combined with an infinitely variable adaptive damping system. Sensors on the body and on the axles monitor the current driving situation and send information to the system during the journey. Furthermore, the air springs guarantee that, even when carrying heavy loads, the vehicle’s driving characteristics will hardly be impaired. With Audi drive select you can control the damper properties of the suspension and the trim of your vehicle via the selected modes. In the dynamic,  auto and efficiency modes, the vehicle is lowered by 10 or 20 mm below the regular level when you drive at speeds above 120 km/h for more than  30 seconds. This improves aerodynamics and  helps to lower the fuel consumption



Adaptive cruise control with Stop& Go function
The automatic distance control uses radar sensors, a video camera and the sensors from the parking system to monitor the area around the vehicle.  Within system limits, the vehicle brakes and accelerates automatically, keeping the distance set by the driver to the traffic ahead constant. In slow-moving traffic or in a traffic jam, system-controlled braking to a stop and automatic restart at driver’s request are possible.


Dynamic all-wheel steering
The available dynamic all-wheel steering system features an electromechanical steering system on the front and rear axles. The system is designed to enhance both stability during lane changes and maneuverability by decreasing the vehicle’s turning radius. Thus equipped, the Audi A8 has a turning radius similar to an Audi A4. Predictive active suspension Using information gathered by the network of sensors in the Audi pre sense® 360 system and working in tandem with the available Predictive active suspension,¹  the system can raise the vehicle up to 3.1  inches when it senses a potential side impact. This distributes impact forces closer to the lower, stronger sections of the chassis.  Audi adaptive air suspension Instead of traditional coil springs, the Audi adaptive air suspension uses airbags to help control wheel movements. Ride quality can be selected through the Audi drive select system, offering  Comfort and Dynamic settings to suit road conditions and driving preference.
High-speed maneuvering During lane changes at highway speeds,  the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels to help improve stability. Low-speed maneuvering Ideal for making your way through confined spaces such as parking garages, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction of the wheels on the front axle.


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