2011 audi a8 brochure

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A8


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It takes more than hard work, dedication and

vision to create the truly exceptional. It takes

something intangible. Something you cant

quite put your hands on. Its courage, guts,

perseverance, passion and erceness o ocus

all wrapped into one.

Anditsthisintangiblecharacteristicthatdenes

all o us at Audi. Its the driving orce behind

every pencil line we draw, every calculation we

make and every idea we deem not good enough.

Its why every inch and curve and angle haspurpose. Its why we test our cars at the highest

o speeds or hours on end so they can be driven

on any surace and in any condition rain, shine

or white-out blizzard.

Its why substance always wins the day. I ts

why cutting a corner, even a weld seam in the

trunk, would be sacrilegious. And its why or

us scrutiny is so deeply ingrained its like the

very act o breathing.

This is Truth in Engineering. And this is Audi.

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Luxury has progressed.

A8 L

Contents

425 The A8 Experience

26 Perormance

28 quattro

30 ASF

32 Audi drive select

34 MMI touch

36 Bang & Olusen Advanced Sound System

38 Saety and Driver Assistance

40 A8 Standard Equipment

42 A8 | A8 L Standard Equipment

44 A8 Options

46 A8 Packages

48 Accessories| Wheels

50 A8 Interior Colors

52 A8 Exterior Colors

54 Specications | Congurations


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peerlessThe A8 is engineered to exceed expectations.

To date, it is the most technologically advanced

car ever designed and manuactured by Audi.

It oers unparalleled sophistication in its

capabilities as well as in its construction.

Oering progressive technologies like MMI

touch, 3D navigation and night vision, the

A8 redenes the luxury driving experience.

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enlightened

A8 L

Standing still or at speed, the A8 creates

a powerul presence. Timeless Audi design

principles live on, and in act, evolve

magnicently with the A8. It embraces

everything that makes the our rings a

symbol o progress.

The wide stance o the A8 projects prestige,

power and an indomitable spirit. Its elegant

prole includes three distinct lines that

converge to create its critically acclaimed

and sophisticated look.

The character line creates a owing link

between the iconic ront grille and the

purposeul rear, emphasizing a coupe-like

inuence. The shoulder line runs just below

the windows, dividing the body panels or a

delicate tension between light and shadow

that enhances its classic proportions. The

lower dynamic line begins beore the ront

wheel arch and rises steadily to the rear o

the vehicle, reinorcing the notion o the A8

hugging the road.

Complementary design elements accentuate

the sculpted look o the A8. The distinguished

Singlerame grille has angled corners and

chrome ourishes that create contrasting details

to the sweeping hood, enhancing its stature.

The available ull LED headlights add drama

to the graceul lines and urther accentuatethe wide, muscular proportions o the A8.

Technologically, they represent Audi ingenuity

and progress. Aesthetically, they urther

establish the A8 as the category leader.

The overall appearance o the new A8 is taut,

purposeul and powerul, tempered by a grace

and poise that appeal to anyone with a keen eye

or design and an authentic passion or driving.

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A8 L

cultivatedThe meticulously designed and crated interior o

the new A8 creates a sublime cabin environment.

The evolution o this luxury benchmark includes

hand-selected materials and thoughtul details

or uncompromising luxury, convenience and

comort. Elegant, clean lines reect a careully

cultivated aesthetic that produces a distinctive

visual lightness.

Upon entering the A8, the driver and passenger

are embraced by the wrap-around sky-liner

design o the dash and doors. This broad arc

encompasses the entire cabin and integrates

the slim and sophisticated instrument panel.

Starting beneath the windshield and sloping

towards the passengers, the horizontal line

created by the sculptural arc emphasizes the

breadth and roominess o the cabin. Interior

doors echo the exterior design nuances by

utilizing wedge shaped lines and subtle arcs

to create visual balance.

Just as the interior design is pleasing to the

eye, the materials and cratsmanship delight

with the slightest touch. To create subtle

textural dierences and depths, the interior

trim is comprised o two elements; the lower

area eatures Brushed Aluminum in the A8 or

High-Polished Black trim in the A8 L, and the

upper element is accented by genuine wood

inlays polished to a awless sheen.

The leather is careully selected rom impeccable

hides and smell-tested to ensure the highest

quality. Wood inlays are hand burnished, while

aluminum accents create a tactile experience all

their own. No other car oers the comort and

prestige o the new Audi A8.10


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cratedYour initial experience with the A8 begins

long beore you drive it. As you approach the

A8, the available keyless entry eature allows

the door to unlock as soon as you touch the

handle. Open the door and you are greeted

with the sot luminescence o advanced LED

lights highlighting the cabin. You can customize

your lights by selecting the brightness in our

distinct interior areas and urther personalize

the interior ambience by selecting between

ivory, polar or ruby lighting. Once comortablysituated inside, the optional power door-closing

eature* oers an added level o convenience.

While clean, sophisticated lines oer a treat

or the eyes, the delicate scent o the ne

Valetta leather seats embraces you. Youll

enjoy the available therapeutically-designed,

22-way, power-adjustable seats which ensure a

personalized t. Relax and eel rereshed by the

heated seats that oer optional cooling and

massageunctions.Therearseatsoer thesame

optional luxurious massage*, heating and cooling

options, and also oer 5" o enhanced legroom

in the A8 L and a rear seat entertainment center

with two display screens.

Part o a luxurious experience is hearing only

what you want to hear. With the available

noise-reducing glass, virtually all exterior

sounds are eliminated so youre let to blissully

enjoy the optional state-o-the-art Bang &

Olusen Advanced Sound System. With 1,400

watts o total power, clear, concert-like music

is delivered through 19 speakers strategically

placed throughout the cabin.

Luxury is the sum o several careully crated

and assembled elements. Every switch and

button is engineered to precise actuation

tolerances, creating a tactile sensation o

precision luxury. From the reassuring sound

the buttons generate, to the orce required to

engage them, they epitomize the exhaustive

lengths our engineers have gone to achieve

the perect, quiet click.

The A8 interior does more than exceed

expectations, it creates an entirely new

level o luxury.

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TTS Coupe

conident

Audi has long been known or its superior

handling and the A8 advances this ethos to

a new level, setting a new benchmark or the

category. Its dynamic characteristics can be

traced to a number o innovations that make

it handle like a true sports sedan.

At the heart o its remarkable handling is the

ASF. The aluminum space rame helps reduce

weight while oering increased stiness

over a comparable steel rame. The ASF oers

exceptional torsional rigidity which translates

into precise handling.

The quattro all-wheel drive system is central to

the cornering prowess o the A8, helping instill

condence with enhanced traction and power

delivery. For an even higher level o control

and agility, quattrowith available Sport Rear

Dierential varies torque between the two

rear wheels to help reduce understeer through

corners and helps create the sporty driving

experience ound in an Audi vehicle. The result

is more precise, nimble handling.

The moment your hands turn the steering wheel,

you experience the technology o speed sensitive

steering. Regardless o whether youre on the

highway or in the city, steering the A8 is always

precise and responsive. Servotronic steering

varies power assistance based on vehicle speed.

At low speeds, the steering operates with a

high degree o power assist, making it easier

to maneuver the car. At higher speeds on the

open road, power assist is reduced, resulting

in a high degree o straight line stability.With

Audi dynamic steering, an added layer o

perormance is achieved by varying the steering

ratioupto 100percentdependingonthevehicles

speedandchosendriveselectmode.

The A8 handling is even more evolved with

the standard adaptive air suspension. Its

designed to react to driving orces virtually

instantaneously, producing a comortable,

responsive ride in nearly any driving condition.

Additionally,bodyroll andpitcharereduced

by increasing damping through corners and

under braking, resulting in a more composed

and responsive ride. For optimal personalization,

adaptive air suspension oers our modes rom

which to select: Auto, Dynamic, Comort and

Lit. Depending on the modes rom which to

select,alongwithvehiclespeed,thesuspension

can lower the body up to 20 mm.

Progressive Audi technology ourishes

with many available vehicle handling and

perormance combinations thanks to Audi

drive select. Choose Comort, Auto or Dynamic

mode, and Audi drive select helps manage the

adaptive suspension, Audi dynamic steering,

transmission shit characteristics and throttle

response. Whether you preer the smoother,

luxurious ride o Comort mode or the more

direct and rmer responses o Dynamic mode,

Audi drive select allows you to tailor the vehicle

toyour liking.With thesimplepresso abutton,

one o the three preset congurations can be

selected. The result is a driving experience

that helps ensure your A8 always perorms

to your preerences.

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evolvedJust as the A8 has dramatically progressed, so

has the intuitive MMI control system that lets

you control and manage all vehicle unctions,

including your inotainment preerences. The

groundbreaking MMI touch is a new level o

customized convenience.

Audi engineers developed this latest version

o MMI with hard and sot keys, dedicated

buttons or commonly used controls and

a revolutionary touchpad that interprets

hand-written inputs. The MMI touch system

can be used with ease. Just like drawing in

the sand, your index nger allows you to

enter navigation destinations and telephone

numbers by simply writing with your

nger on the touchpad. It allows you easier

access to radio presets, map navigation,

destinations and directories or a more

personalized driving experience.

Everydetailhasbeen thoughto, eventheprecise

location and size o the gear lever which provides

the ideal resting place or the drivers wrist so

the hand is perectly placed when using the

MMI controls.

For added convenience and ease-o-use, the

MMI system eatures a large 8" high-resolution

MMI display that uidly emerges rom the

dashboard upon vehicle ignition. It oers a

crisp, clear line-o-sight view o your navigation,

Bluetooth-enabled phone options and other

entertainment choices.

The 7" high-resolution Driver Inormation System

located in the center o the instrument cluster

oers an alternate view o your navigation

instructions as well as inotainment selections.

Voice operation helps the driver operate the

system while driving, without distraction

rom the road.

Another equally impressive technology in the

A8 is Audi night vision assistant. With thermal

imaging, it helps detect the presence o people

approximately1,000t.away.Whenhumansare

detectedthey are highlighted in yellow within

the color driver inormation display. I the

individual walks into the path o the vehicle,

the system warns the driver audibly and

highlights the person in red.

Intuitive, innovative and inspired. Through

advanced technology, luxury has progressed

with the new A8.

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progressive

As the Audi agship and benchmark in the

category, the A8 eatures the very latest

perormance technologies.

The heart o the A8 resides just behind the

raked Singlerame grille. The potent 4.2

liter V8 engine, which produces 372hp and

328 lb-t. o torque at 3500 RPM, propels

the A8 to 60 MPH in 5.7 seconds. Part o

this remarkable perormance is due to

FSI direct injection which helps produce

exceptional power while maximizing

eiciency. Perhaps most notably, this

powerul engine is made rom lightweight

aluminum alloy and weighs in at just

434 lbs., which contributes signicantly to

the overall well-balanced weight distribution

and subsequently, the superior handling

o the A8.

Audi engineers didnt stop at the engine in

search o weight savings. Thanks to innovative

engineering, the new eight-speed, drive-by-wire

Tiptronic transmission weighs the same as

the previous six-speed transmission. Optimally

spread gear ratios produce dynamic acceleration

and help reduce uel consumption by an

estimated 6 percent*.

The A8 has accomplished what no other car

has in its category: The power o a 372hp,

perormance-oriented V8 with the efciency

benets normally ound in a hybrid.

*Whencomparedwith asix-speedautomatictransmission.

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instinct

A8

Saety is integrated into every aspect o the

Audi A8. From the passive saety o ASF, with

high-strength and lightweight alloys in critical

areas, to the latest in advanced driver assistance

technology, we have integrated multiple levels

o saety eatures to mitigate the unexpected.

The holistic approach to saety begins with,

quite simply, the our driven wheels. O all

the reasons you love quattro all-wheel drive,

youll be reassured by the act that it delivers

unparalleled traction. Building upon the

enhanced level o traction that quattro

provides, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

incorporates a number o vehicle systems

such as Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Anti-slip

Regulation (ASR), among others, to help

ensure your A8 maintains its intended

direction o travel.

Elevating saety to a new level, standard Audi

pre sense oers a collection o integrated

systems that will initiate vehicle responses

accordingto driverinputsandvehiclebehaviors.

The available Driver Assistance Package includesa number o driver convenience eatures such

as Audi side assist and lane assist. Audi side

assist helps monitor your blind spot areas and

alert you to vehicles you may not otherwise see.

Once the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is

detected, ashing LED lights in the sideview

mirror housing illuminate to help warn you.

Audi lane assist helps monitor the direction

youre traveling in relation to your lane by

sending a gentle vibration through the

steering wheel as a precaution i the la ne is

unintentionally crossed. In addition to this

eature, adaptive cruise control helps maintain

your selected comort spacing between you and

the vehicle in ront. It will help detect the risk

o a rontal collision and automatically reduce

the speed o the A8 as well as issue a number

o warnings. Part o this response includes a

partial application o the brakes and i need

be, ull braking via Audi braking guard in Audi

pre sense plus. Once the the road ahead is clear,

adaptive cruise control automatically increases

the cars speed to its original preset speed.

These systems work together to help a dd

saety and security or the driver, proactively

warning you o approaching danger. Once danger

is detected, the system takes preemptive

measures to help reduce the severity o certain

types o collisions.

With a long list o comprehensive active and

passive saety eatures, no other car looks

ater your well-being like the new Audi A8.

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4.2 FSI

Thepowerul Audi4.2 literFSI V8produces

aremarkable372hpand 328lb-t.o torque.

Constructedolightweightaluminum,the4.2 FSI incorporates many uel-saving

technologies,includingdirectinjectionand

atwo-stage variableintakemaniold. The

combinationolightweightaluminumand

advancedFSI technologycreatesa balance

thatcontributesto increasedefciencyo

upto27 MPGhighway*,improved vehicle

dynamicsandimpressive powerdelivery.

*EPA estimate:17/27/21city/highway/combinedMPG.Yourmileagewillvary.

perormance ueled

by unconventional thinking

Additionally,the speciallydesignedpiston

heads compress the uel-air mixture in a

spiralingmotion,creatingthe mostefcientcombustion possible. Making the most o

these technologies allows or greater

efciency in the combustion process.

The beauty o FSI is that it works at any

RPM,maximizingefciencyandgenerating

responsive and optimal power during all

drivingconditions.

FSI

FSIoers the benets o increased

perormance and uel efciency*. FSI

directinjectiondeliversa preciseamountouel directlyintothe enginecylinders

asopposedtotheengineintakerunners.

This advanced process helps ensure a

more complete combustion, thereby

diminishingwaste andincreasingpower.

Innovative Thermal Management System

To allow your A8 to reach its operating

temperaturequicklyandimproveefciency,

theinnovativethermalmanagementsystemtemporarilydisengagesthe engine rom the

cooling system. This not only helps reduce

the duration o the engine warm-up cycle,

but also minimizes high-rictionlosses.

Whetheryourein thecityor on the highway,

in winter or in summer, you will enjoy

greater efciency and a car with a quickly

comortable interior.

Brae Regeneration

TheA8incorporatesaningeniouswayo

increasingoverallefciencyby wayo brake

regeneration.Thesystem convertskineticenergyto electricalenergyduring braking

andcoasting;the correspondingelectrical

energy that is generated is stored in the

battery.Duringacceleration,the energyis

edback intothe system,helpingreduce

theloadonthealternator.

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pulse4.2 liter FSI engine with 4163 cc o displacement

Maximum 372hp @ 6800 RPM

Maximum 328 lb-t. o torque @ 3500 RPM

Speciic power output o 88.5hp per liter o displacement

FSI direct injection with up to 120 bar o pressure

A high compression ratio o 12.5:1

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Overdrive Speed Dierence

via Internal Step Gear:

Compactdesign

Minimalweight

Optimale iciency

Instantaneous response

Cltch in Power Flow:

Minimaldraglosses

Highestactuation dynamics

Optimalcontrol accuracy

Hydralic Actation:

Optimalcontrol

Highestpowerdensity

get ready, this is whereit becomes visceral

awe

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Sport Rear Dierential:

Variestorquebetween

rearwheels

that way either. quattrois essentially a

mechanical system devised around a torque-

sensing, sel-locking center dierential that

shits torque instantaneously to where its

needed. This means quattrois adjusting power

between ront and rear axles more than 100

times a second, helping ensure torque is

deliveredto thewheels wheretraction exists.

Innormaldrivingsituations,quattrodistributes

the power between each axle by sending 40

percenttotherontwheelsand60percentto

therear wheels,helpingenhancethedriving

dynamicsandmaintainoptimumcontrol.

Theconceptis ingenious,the solutionbrilliant.

Oten imitated, nothing drives like quattro,

the worlds most innovative all-wheel drive

system. Its a technology that weve been

developingor30 years.Andthe competition?

Theyre just now beginning to realize what

weveknownor threedecades.

Foryou, quattromeansunmatchedtractionand

condenceinless-than-idealdrivingconditions

andunequaledperormance allother times.

Permanent all-wheel drive systems are not

createdequal.And theycertainlydontperorm

Constantly assessing grip, quattrohelps

ensure the best possible combination o

tractionandhandling.

Additionally, quattro with available SportRear Dierential senses which rear wheel to

deliveran optimumlevelo torque.Specically,

it directs most o the power to the outer rear

wheelto helpsteer the car through the corner.

This helps reduce understeer,commonamong

otherall-wheeldrivesystems, andcreates the

true sportscar handling ound in an Audi. The

dierencebetweenotherall-wheeldrivesystems

and quattro is nothing lessthandramatic.

Whatyouexperiencebehindthewheelis

condence-inspiringhandling.Curves are

relished.Rainandsnowaregreetedwith

relativeindierence.Andeverydriveisan

experienceinperormance bliss.Thatsthe

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reduced weight and stinessin perect harmony

ASF

The exclusive lightweight design o ASF

technology oers a number o signicant

advantagesovertraditionalsteelconstruction.

Byutilizinglightweightaluminum,ASFtechnology

helps reduce vehicle weight as well as enhance

body strength and handling. The weight savings

ofers distinct advantages, resulting in better

acceleration and braking, because less mass

needsto bemovedandstopped.Compared to

thepreviousA8, Audihasincreasedthe stiness

by25percent,whilereducingweightby upto

20percent.Thisisachievedthroughtheuse o

alattice-typestructure thatis pressure-castto

whichextrudedcomponentsare afxed.This

ramework provides an anchor point or the

aluminum body panels. Other critical areas,

suchas theB-pillars,utilize high-strength

alloysto urtherincrease passengersaety.

Passivesaetyisalsoenhancedthroughtheuse

oASF.ThedoorsotheA8are aluminumwith

theadded protectiono steelimpactbeams.

Thankstothe overalldesigno ASF,thebody

isstier, resultinginhigher torsionalrigidity.

Thisstinesshelpsenhancehandlingbyenabling

thecartobe moreresponsive,morepreciseand

more stable. Another benet o the extensive

useo aluminumisits abilitytoabsorbvibration,

creatingasmoother,quieterride.

The A8 ASF is the latest generation o this

revolutionary technology. The net eect or

youis betterhandling,uelefciency*

andanincreased power-to-weight ratio.

*EPA estimate:17/27/21city/highway/combinedMPG.Yourmileagewillvary.30

perection

Weight Distribtion:

TheASFis designedorbetter

weightdistribution andhandling.Passive Saety:

TheAudiA8eaturesa numbero

strategicallyplaced crumplezones.

Eachisdesignedtocompressduring

acollision,minimizingtheeecto

theimpactonthepassengercabin.

Alminm Frame:

Reducesweightaswellas enhanced

bodystr engthand handling.

Withmultipleavailablevehicle handlingand Comort mode creates a more pliant ride by theenginesthrottleresponse morecrisp Allo Adding to the versatility o Audi drive select


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Withmultipleavailablevehicle handlingand

perormancecombinations,Audidrive select

allowsyouto alterthedrivingandhandling

characteristicstosuit yourpreerences.

Whetheryoupreer thesmooth,luxuriousride

oComortmodeorthemoredirectandrmer

responsesoDynamicmode, Audidriveselect

helps you to tailor the vehicles handling

characteristicstoyour liking.Withthe simple

press o a button, one o the three preset

congurationscan beselected.Choose Comort,

AutoorDynamicmode,andAudidriveselect

managestheadaptive suspension,Audidynamic

steering,transmissionshitcharacteristics

andthrottleresponse.

Comort mode creates a more pliant ride by

helpingreducethe stinesso thesuspension,

adjustingthethrottleor smoothero-the-line

accelerationandpromotingearliertransmission

upshits while reducing steering resistance.

Comortmodeis idealor casualin-towndriving,

poorroadsuracesor anytimethedriverdesires

amorerelaxedandcomortableride.

ByselectingDynamicmode, Audidriveselect

accommodates more spirited driving by

allowinglatertransmissionupshitsat higher

RPMs, thereby capitalizing on the available

enginepower.Dynamicmodealso helpsstien

thesuspension,tightensthe steeringandmakes

theengine sthrottleresponse morecrisp. Allo

thisaddsuptoa morevisceraldrivingexperience

thatwillhaveyou lookingorthenextsweeping

bendintheroad.

In Auto mode, Audi drive select adapts the

vehicle dynamics according to driver inputs.

In normal, around-town driving, the system

behavessimilarto howit doesin Comortmode,

oeringa comortableandpliant experience.

Whentheroadopensup andthedrivinggets

exciting,Audi driveselectstiensthe suspension,

tightensthesteering andallows orupshits to

happenathigherRPMs.Automodeis idealor

all-arounddrivingand whentheresa mixture

odriving environments.

Adding to the versatility o Audi drive select,

the Individual mode allows or personalized

settings or throttle response, transmission

shit characteristics, suspension and steering

dynamics.Settingup thevariables isintuitive

and simple via the MMI system. With the

Individualmodemanagingmany personalized

variations,youcan congurethevehiclesdriving

dynamicsaccordingto yourprecise preerences.

Forexample, adaptivelightingand saetybelt

pre-tensionersare adjustedbasedon themode

you select. Dynamic mode oers a quicker

responseoradaptivelighting,aswellas armer

responserom thesaety beltpre-tensioners.

your Audi, your way

versatile

Engine

Audidriveselectadjuststhe enginesthrottle

responsetoensureaccelerationis smoothin

Comortmode,spiritedinDynamicmodeand

helpssenseyour drivingstyleinAuto mode,

respondingandadjustingaccordingly.

Sspension

Pliant and smooth or rm and precise?

Dependingonthe chosenAudidrive select

mode,the suspensionrespondsas desired.

Thankstoa uniquealgorithmoreachmode,

theresponse toroad imperections,speed,

corneringandoverall suspension,travelistailoredindividuallyor theComort,

Autoand Dynamicsettings.

Servotronic Steering

Servotronic is speed-dependent power

steeringinwhichthe amountopower assist

providedis dictatedby roadspeed, helping

provideevenmore comortandconvenience

orthe driver.Theamounto powerassistis

greatestatlow speeds,makingiteasiertomaneuver the car. At higher speeds, an

electronicsensingsystemgraduallyreduces

the level o power assist, creating a more

dynamicsteeringsensation.In addition,the

optional dynamic steering oers variable

ratio and power assistance. The dynamic

steeringratiocanvaryby almost100percent,

depending on the cars road speed and

chosenAudi driveselect mode.

Transmission

Similar to altering the acceleration

characteristics, Audi drive select adjusts

theshitpointso thetransmissionaccording

to the mode selected. In Dynamic mode,

Audidrive selecthelps thetransmissionto

upshitlater,allowingyou toenjoy thelinearpower at higher RPMs. In Comort mode,

Audidrive selectprogramsthe transmission

toshitearlierat lowerRPMs,resultingin

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customizing nearly every aspect

o your driving experience

connected

Audisets thestandardor userinteraces with

theMMI touchtechnology.MMItouch oers

severalgroundbreaking eatures. Among these

is therevolutionary touchpad.It allowsyou to

eortlessly input navigation destinations

and directory inormation into the MMI

system with only the touch o your nger

as you comortably rest your right hand

onthegearselector.

Theprecisesize andplacemento thenautically-

inspired gear selector allows or comortable,

intuitive access to the central control dial and

theour sotkeysor navigatingthe MMIsystem

menus. The our hard keys located above the

controldialoperatethe vehiclesetup,navigation,

telephoneandinormation.Additionalmenuand

returnbuttonscompletethecentral controlarea

whileaudiounctionsenjoy theirowninterace

locatedto theright.

Entering a destination or telephone number

is as simple as spelling it with your nger tip,

a completely amiliar and intuitive action or

everyone.Conveniently,thetouchpaddeaults

to the six preset radio station buttons. The

systemacknowledgeseach entryacoustically

toconrmtheentryandallowthedriverto

maintainocusonthe road.AlongwithMMI

touch, the system oers the operating

unctionalitywiththe dialandvoice control.

Whicheverwayyouchoosetointeracewith

the MMI system, youll enjoy the large 8"

brilliantcolorscreen. Itgraceully deploys

rom the dashboard once the ignition is

switchedon.Importanttopicsand navigation

itemsaregroupedina newandinnatelogic

aroundthemainmenu.

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Media

Managingyour entertainmentoptionswith

theMMIsystemiseortless.Witha simple

pushoa button,MMIallowsyoutoselectamongthe radiotuner,CD/DVD player,Audi

musicinterace orthe integratedharddrive.

Theharddriveallowsyoutopreload20-GB

o personal audio les. The media source

menuandmusicoptionsare easilyviewedon

the high-resolution MMI screen. Select the

optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package

and rear seat occupants will enjoy two 10"

LCDmonitorswithaseperatemediaserver.

A8 Setp Featres

TheMMIsysteminthenewA8allowsyou

to personally tailor a vast array o vehicle

settings.For example,you canadjust Audidriveselect, seatingpreerences,exterior

lighting, central locking, background

lighting,HomeLink,driver assistsettings

andair conditioning.Individualpreerences

are all accessed, modied and stored via

the MMI. The system will also monitor

yourserviceintervalsto helpensureyour

A8perormsawlesslyoryearsto come.

MMI toch

Theinnovative MMI touchallowsor

handwritteninputsvia yourindex nger

andthe touchpad.Changeradio stationswithsix backlitbuttonpresets, scroll

throughnavigationmaps andinput

destinationsordial yourBluetooth-

enabledphoneasiyou weredrawing

withyourindexnger.Itsa virtually

eortlessand completelyintuitiveway

topersonalize yourdriving experience.

Voice Control

Building on the convenience o the MMI

system,voicecontrolallows youto operate

the main unctions, such as telephoneand directory, with voice commands. The

navigation system is also voice-enabled,

allowing or town and street names to be

spokenasa navigationdestination.Thesame

capabilityexistsor thetelephoneeature.

Telephone

TheMMI systemoersintegratedBluetooth

technology to support more than one

Bluetooth-compatiblemobilephone.Thesystemallowsthedriveror passengersto

seamlesslyswitchamong thesupported

phonesandtheirlistingsaswellasthe

contactsstoredinthe MMIsystem.

3D Navigation

ThemapdisplayedontheMMIscreenis

shownina 3Dtopographicalormat.For

added convenience, a large number ocitiesaredisplayedin adetailed3D ormat,

visually articulating building and road

specicsor easierreadability.Real time

trafc inormation is also displayed

oeringanenhancedlevelo convenience.


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providingoutstandingsound,as wellas adding

agraceulandunderstatedlooktothe system.

Dedicatedsoundtuningo thesystemhasbeen

specicallyengineeredandadjusted according

tothe A8interior dimensions,materials and

multipledrivingconditions.

Anothersecretbehind theamazing soundreproductionothe Bang& OlusenAdvanced

SoundSystem,istheuseo therevolutionary

audioinvention,Acoustic Lenstechnology.

Unliketypicalspeakers,AcousticLenstechnology

helps reduce the need or a central listening

location.It helpsensure uniormhighrequency

sounddispersionovera 180degreeangle, giving

you the best possible acoustic experience rom

anywhere within the vehicle, with an incredible

sense o space and realism. Digital Signal

Processing(DSP)manages threedistinctaudio

unctions.First,sound ocusenablesthelistener

to optimize the Advanced Sound System or

various occupants in the car. You can choosebetweenront,driver,rear andall-seatsettings

byjustusingtheMMI.

Secondly,thesurround levelcontrolsthe width

othesurroundsoundimage,allowingyouto

customizethesystemto yourpreerence.The

volumenormalizationo theAdvancedSound

TheavailableBang& Olusen AdvancedSound

System in the new A8 oers best-in-class

audiothatis virtuallyidenticaltoa liveconcert.

Careullydesignedaround theinterior othe

A8or optimalsounddelivery,theextraordinary

Bang&OlusenAdvancedSoundSystemisas

pleasingtotheeyeas itisto theear.

At the heart o the system is the ICEpower

amplier.Itscompact designoers impressive

poweroutputnecessary orthe crisp,clearsound.

Featuring 1,400 watts and 19 speakers, the

systemisa treatortheear.TheBang&Olusen

Advanced Sound System eatures tweeters

that deploy out o the corners o the dash,

Systemis continuallyadjusted accordingtothe

vehiclesspeed, anand othernoise presentin

thevehicle cabin.

Lastly,thedynamicadjustmenthelpsensure

that the sound quality is optimized or the

cabinconditions,regardlesso media.

Intotal,the Bang& OlusenAdvancedSoundSystem easily oers the much sought ater

truesoundoalivemusicalexperience.

encorecustom-tailored concert sound

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The available Driver Assistance Package takes

driverconveniencetonewlevelswithAudiside

assist,Audi laneassist, adaptivecruise control

andAudipresenseplus.

TheA8oersthemostadvancedsaetysystems

designed to help protect you in the event o an

accident while also helping to avoid them in

the rst place. At the heart o this technology

The Driver Assistance Package also includes

adaptive cruise control, which monitors the

distancetothevehicleinrontviaradarsensors,

andautomaticallyreducesor resumesspeedto

maximum brake orce is achieved with minimal

pressureappliedtothebrakepedal.Ia collision

isimminent,ull-brakingis appliedollowingthe

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vigilantproactive protection ueled by technology

*Airbagsaresupplementalrestraintsonly anddo notdeployin allcrashcircumstances.Alwaysuse

saetybeltsandseatchildren intherear,using restraintsystemsappropriateortheir sizeandage.38

TheDriver AssistancePackageutilizes Audiside

assistor enhancedoccupantprotection.Above

19MPH, Audisideassisthelps monitorblindspot

areasand rapidlyapproachingvehiclesromthe

rearuptoa rangeo about150t.Ithesystem

identiesanothervehicle,it inormsthedriver

viaashingLED lightsinthe exteriormirror.

Another system within the Driver Assistance

PackageisAudi laneassist.Itsdesignedto help

alertyoutoanyunintentionallanechangesby

vibratingthesteeringwheelwhen lanemarkings

arecrossedabove40 MPH.

isAudipresense.

AllA8modelsareequippedwithAudipresense.

Thissystemoers anumber ooccupantprotection

eatures.These preventivemeasures areactivated

when an extreme driving maneuver is detected,

suchasheavybraking.Atthatmoment,a number

osystems areengaged.Saety beltpre-tensioners

are activated and i extreme lateral orces are

detected, the sunroo and windows close. Once

the situation has dissipated and normal driving

conditions return, all systems revert to their

originalstate.

maintainthedriver-selecteddistance.

Audi pre sense plus works within the Driver

Assistance Package with Audi side assist and

adaptivecruisecontrol toenhancethe eatures

oAudipresense.ShouldAudipresenseplus

detect the risk o a rontal collision through

theadaptive cruisecontrol radarsensors, the

driverwillbegivenvariouswarningsbothan

audiblewarningas wellasa partialapplication

othe brakesviaAudi brakingguard.Inaddition,

theairbags* areprimed,andthebrakesystem

andairsuspensionarepre-lledtoensurethat

theseverity othe collision.

When a collision scenario is detected rom

the rear with Audi pre sense plus, seats and

headrests are adjusted or maximum support.

Additionalprotectioncomesrom thepneumatic

seat side sections that are inated while the

airbags* arepre-conditioned.

Allo thesesystemsworkingtogetherwithin

the Driver Assistance Package add a layer

o driver awareness, helping you stay out

o harms way.

Adi Night Vision Assistant: Through thermal

imaging,theoptionalAudinight visionassistant

provides pedestrian detection, helping extend

your natural vision beyond the range o your

headlights up to approximately 1,000t.This

meanspedestrianscan beseen inthe nightvision

displayinone otwo stages.Oncedetected,the

pedestrianishighlightedinyellow asa warning.

Ithe detectedpedestrianmovesinto yourpath,

theyare highlightedin red,signiyinga possible

criticalsituation.

Airbags*: The A8 is equipped with a ull

complemento tenairbags* tooer additional

protection in the event o a collision.

ASF: UnderlyingAudipre sensetechnology

isthe aluminumASF.It oersweightsavings

as well as overall increased body stiness

or more dynamic handling. These unique

characteristics help result in a superb

energy-dissipating collision structure.

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A8 Standard Equipment

1. Leather-wrapped, three-spoe, mltinction steering wheel with shit paddles |

The leather-wrapped, three-spoke, multiunction steering wheel provides easy

access to the Driver Inormation System (DIS), navigation voice prompts, audio

volume control, Bluetooth operation, and radio and CD track selection. Al so

included are shit paddles or rapid, track-like gear changes. [A8 only]

2. Driver and passenger memory | At the touch o a button, your driver or passenger

seat position and side view mirror positions are set to your desired levels. This

eature stores up to two driver settings.

3. 18-way, adjstable power ront seats | The 18-way, power seats are equipped with

a memory system and adjustment or orward/backward position, seat height, seat

and backrest angle, as well as electric lumbar support, electronically adjustable

headrests and height adjustment or saety belts.

4. MMI toch | The concept behind the MMI touch is elegantly simple. Designed

to recognize the handwriting inputs o your index nger, accessing the navigation

eature along with a host o other MMI eatures can be done intuitively and virtuallydistraction-ree. Simply write the letters and digits or directory and navigation

destination one by one. You can also reposition navigation maps with short strokes

o the nger. The six preset radio stations are also backlit on the touchpad or easy

handwritten navigation.

5. Adi MMI Navigation pls | MMI Navigation plus eatures an 8" ull-color LCD screen

and MMI control logic. The A8 comes equipped with the latest generation o MMI,

powered by a 40-GB hard drive that oers a juke box with 20-GB o storage or WMA

and MP3 music les and an NVIDIA processor to enhance graphics. This generation

MMI oers HD Radio Technology and a color driver inormation system with real-time

trafc and 3D topography graphics that include the buildings in many cities. Also

included is voice control or navigation, telephone and entertainment unctions.

6. Bletooth mobile phone preparation | The advanced technology o the Audi A8

allows you to conveniently access your Bluetooth-enabled phones eatures via the

MMI operating system, including access to audio streaming and easy, hands-ree

communication. For specic compatibility and operation instructions, reer to

audiusa.com/bluetooth or contact your local Audi dealer or the latest listing o

compatible phones.

+ BOSE Premim Sond System | The 14 high perormance speaker, 630 watt

sound system is individually tailored to the vehicle interior. The BOSE Premium

Sound System oers 14 speakers including BOSE Acoustic Wave speaker technology

thats urther enhanced by the AudioPilot noise compensation eature, which adjusts

volume in response to unwanted road nois e, enhancing the listening experience.

+ Adi msic interace | This connective technology oers intelligent integration

with the iPod and iPhone. Any iPod Generation 4 and higher may be connected

through the glove box, providing ull iPod controls on the MMI screen. This

eature allows connection o a USB ash drive or a conventional auxiliary audio

input as well.

+ HomeLin | HomeLink is integrated into the overhead controls and uses a simple

three-button system to control garage doors, gates and even lights in your home.


7.Adi xenon pls adaptive headlights with LED daytime rnning lights | The

signature LED daytime running lights and high-intensity headlights not only add

a distinct look to the vehicle, they also improve visibility while using hal the

energy o conventional bulbs. In addition, Audi adaptive headlights utilize input

rom the vehicles steering and speed, and pivot up to 15 degrees to allow you to

see ahead in the dark by lighting up corners more eectively.

8. LED taillights | LED lights are superior to conventional bulbs thanks to aster

activation speeds and bright light emissions. In addition, they can last an entire

vehicle lietime and consume up to 50 percent less energy whil e adding a signature

look to your Audi.

9. 7" color DIS screen | The high-resolution screen oers the driver clarity o important

driver inormation such as temperature, time, gear selection, trip distance and o verall

distance in separate status lines. With a clear tab concept, the driver can display

dierent screens or audio, phone, navigation and night vision.

10.19" ten-Y-spoe wheels with all-season tires | The luxurious appearance o these19" wheels with all-season tires oers a rened complement to the style o the A8.

11.Illminated doorsills | The stylish sill plates provide protection and complement

the overall interior excellence o the vehicle by illuminating when the doors are op en.

+ Light and rain sensor | As an enhanced level o convenience and saety, an embedded

sensor detects the level o light and automatically turns on the headlights i needed.

The rain sensor oers the same convenience in wet conditions by automatically

adjusting the rate o the wiper sweep to the rainall.

+ Heated ront seats | With a convenient touch o a button, the multilevel seat

heating system warms the entire surace o the seat.

+ Power rear snshade | With the touch o a button, the rear sunshade covers the

back window to keep unwanted sunlight out and occupants comortable.

+ Adi pre sense | Audi pre sense comprises various preventive occupant protection

systems that are activated i a critical driving situation happens to arise. These

preventive measures are activated when an emergency dri ving maneuver is detected,

such as heavy braking. At that moment, a number o saety systems are engaged.

Saety belt pre-tensioners are activated and i extreme lateral orces are detected,

the sunroo and windows close. Immediately ollowing, emergency hazard warning

lights are also turned on to warn surrounding vehicles. Once the situation has dissipated

and normal driving conditions return, all systems revert to their original state.

+ Power tilt steering colmn | The power-adjustable steering column is an added

touch o luxury and convenience, ensuring your driving position is optimized

and comortable.

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1. Adi drive select | Exclusive to Audi, this system provides advanced control o the

vehicles adaptive air suspension, steering, transmission shit characteristics and

engine response. The system oers drivers the ability to congure vehicle drive

characteristics exactly to their liking with the choice o Comort, Auto, Dynamic

or Individual settings.

2. Adi adaptive air sspension | Designed to react to driving orces nearly

instantaneously, Audi adaptive air suspension provides a comortable, responsive

ride in any driving condition. Additionally, body roll and pitch are reduced by

increased damping through corners and under braking, resulting in a composed

and responsive ride. For optimal personalization, there are our modes rom

which to select: Auto, Dynamic, Comort and Lit.

3. Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission | The new eight-speed Tiptronic transmission

oers both increased perormance and i ncreased uel efciency. At the low end,

the A8 delivers impressive acceleration and silky smooth shits. At higher speeds,

taller gears allow or increased efciency. With the integrated shit-by-wire, the

shit commands are transmitted electronically instead o mechanically. The resultis improved uel economy, responsiveness and driving comort.

4. 4.2 liter V8 engine | The powerul Audi 4.2 liter FSI V8 produces a remarkable

372hp and 328 lb-t. o torque. Constructed o lightweight aluminum, the 4.2 FSI

incorporates direct injection and a two-stage intake maniold. The combination o

lightweight aluminum and advanced FSI technology creates a balance that delivers

improved vehicle dynamics and impressive power delivery.

A8L Standard Equipment

5. Leather-wrapped, or-spoe, mltinction steering wheel with shit paddles |

The leather-wrapped, our-spoke, multiunction steering wheel has a rened look

and eel, providing easy access to the Driver Inormation System (DIS), navigation

voice prompts, audio volume control, Bluetooth operation, voice control and

radio and CD track selection. Also included are shit paddles that allow or quick

gear changes. [Standard on A8 L. Available with Driver Assistance Package on A8.]

6. Adi advanced ey | With this convenient keyless entry system, your vehicle can

be locked or unlocked and started w ithout removing the key rom a po cket or purse.

When the key is present, doors can be unlocked, the steering wheel can be released

and the vehicle can be turned on without inserting the key into the ignition.

7. Power rear window and rear s ide window snshades | The A8 L oers the convenience

o a power rear window sunshade and rear side window sunshades. The power rear

window and rear side window sunshades are deployed with a touch o a button. All

shades oer an additional level o protection rom the sun.

+ Adi paring system pls with rearview camera | This saety-enhancing systemintegrates a rearview camera or real-time viewing o the rear parking area, while

ront and rear ultrasonic parking sensors measure the distance to the nearest

object and audibly warn you when the distance becomes unsae.

+ Power trn | The trunk conveniently opens and closes with the touch o a button.

The desired opening height can be programmed to your preerence.

+ Power closing doors | The ront and rear doors o the A8 L are equipped with a

power door close assist eature. This provides enhanced comort and convenience

when entering and exiting the vehicle.

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1. Panorama snroo | The two-panel Panorama sunroo pro duces a unique, light-lled

driving experience. Both ront and rear glass elements can be tilted, and the ront

panel can be opened. The sunroo eatures a ront power sunshade or automatic

opening as well as a rear sunshade and mesh wind deector. [A8 L only]

2.

Night vision assistant | The thermal imaging technology o night vision extendsyour eld o view beyond the lights. The inrared camera can detect pedestrians

approximately 1,000 t. ahead. Once registered, the system identies them in

yellow. I they move into the anticipated path o the A8, they are highlighted

in red and accompanied by an acoustic warning.

3. Rear seat entertainment with dal 10" screens | The luxurious rear cabin oers a

number o thoughtul eatures including dual 10" LCD screens situated on the back

o the ront seats. Each passenger has access to their own media controls located

on the center armrest and a separate media server in the back seats.

4. LED headlights | The A8 oers the unmistakable LED lighting technology that

mimics daylight, helping to reduce eye strain. Consuming only 40 watts, the high

beams, turn signals, daytime running lights and low beams all eature this efcient,

yet powerul technology.

+ 20" ten-parallel-spoe wheels with smmer perormance tires * | The unique

and dramatic prole o these ten-parallel-spoke alloy wheels highlights the

progressive look o the A8.

+ Power rear side window snshades | Standard on the A8 L, the A8 oers the

convenience o a power rear side window sunshade. [Available on A8 only]

A8 Options A8 Options

5. Solar snroo | The solar sunroo supplies power to the ventilation system to reduce

interior temperatures by circulating resh air while the ignition is o.

6. For-zone, atomatic climate control | Occupants in the driver and ront passenger

seats, as well as the occupants o the outer rear seating areas can select and control

their desired level o heating or cooling via the center console. A light sensor on the

dashboard adjusts the system based on the suns intensity.

7. Bang & Olsen Advanced Sond System | This unrivaled 1,400 watt sound system

combines state-o-the-art technologies that include Acoustic Lens technolo gy,

proprietary Digital Signal Processing [DSP] and ICEpower digital amplication with a

detailed study o the Audi interior. More than a sound s ystem built into a car, with 19

speakers, the system is a virtual concert hall on wheels.

8. Alcantara Pacage | A unique suede-like abric, the Alcantara headliner adds

a luxurious yet durable touch to the vehicle interior.

+ Dal-pane, acostic and secrity glass | The dual-pane laminated acoustic securityglass dampens outside noise or a quieter cabin experience as well as oering a greater

level o break-in protection.

A8 Packages A8 Packages

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A8 Packages

1. Premim Pacage | Add to the plush interior o your A8 or A8 L with the Premium

Package that oers 22-way driver and passenger comort seats with lumbar

support, ventilated seats and massage unctions. The wood trim included on

the rear o the seat adds an extra touch o distinction.

2. Convenience Pacage | The A8 Convenience Package includes many thoughtul

eatures to make your driving experience eortless. The power trunk eature

allows you to open and close the trunk with the push o a button, while the Audi

parking system plus integrates a rearview camera or real-time viewing o the

parking area. This saety-enhancing system oers ront and rear ultrasonic

parking sensors that measure the distance to the nearest object and audibly

warn you when the distance becomes unsae. The package also includes keyless

entry, allowing you to lock or unlock your vehicle without removing the key rom

a pocket or purse. [Optional on A8. Standard on A8 L.]

3. Driver Assistance Pacage | This package includes technologies to keep you

out o harms way, while increasing the comort o your ride. Within the interior,

the our-spoke, multiunction steering wheel includes shit paddles that allowor quick gear changes. Technologically advanced systems are included throughout

as well. The adaptive cruise control sy stem monitors distance to the vehicle in

ront via radar sensors and automatically reduces speed, as well as resumes speed

to maintain the driver-selected sae distance. Audi lane assist inorms the driver

i the vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane, while Audi side assist monitors

blind spot areas and warns you via LED lights in the exterior mirrors when there

are ast-approaching vehicles at a range o 150 t. Finally, Audi pre sense plus monitors

trafc on the road and activates alerts to notiy the driver i a potential collision

scenario is detected. [Requires Convenience Package on A8. Optional on A8 L.]

4. Sport Pacage | For a more sport-oriented character, the Sport Package includes

impressive 20" ive-tri-spoke wheels with summer perormance tires*, which help

improve handling and driving dynamics. Also included is Audi adaptive air suspension

sport, which has been tuned to deli ver a more dynamic ride. quattro with Sport Rear

Dierential provides state-o-the-art handling whil e reducing understeer and creating

true sportscar handling. Inside, youll enjoy 22-way driver and passenger sport comort

seats with lumbar support, ventilation and massage unctions. Seats are wrapped in

Valcona leather with a stitched diamond pattern. [A8 only]

+ Alcantara Pacage | A unique suede-like abric, the Alcantara headliner adds

a luxurious yet durable touch to the vehicle interior.

A8 Packages

5. Cold Weather Pacage | In addition to the standard ront heated seats, this

package provides the driver, ront passenger and rear occupants their ideal level o

comort via the multilevel seat heating system, which is designed to heat the entire

surace o the seat; warming is initiated with a convenient button. Also included is a

heated, multiunction steering wheel with shit paddles, which provides easy access

to volume control, radio station and CD track selection, navigation voice promptsand telephone dialing, while shit paddles allow or quick gear changes. The ski sack,

with rear seat pass-through included, optimizes the storage space and usability o

the already roomy A8 interior.

6. Rear Seat Comort Pacage | The Rear Seat Comort Package includes a number

o thoughtul eatures designed to enhance the driver and passengers experience.

These include convenient power reclining rear seats with memory. The rear lumbar

support oers enhanced comort while seat ventilation or ront and rear seats

ensures year-round driving pleasure. Four-zone climate control ensures an ideal

cabin environment. Rear vanity mirrors add convenience. [A8 L only, requires

Premium Package]

7. Exective Rear Seating Pacage | The A8 Executive Rear Seating Package includes

the Comort Package as well as the added benet o power rear single seats with

massage unctions and memory or personalized comort. Rear seat passengers

will also enjoy a xed leather rear center console and integrated oot rests, one

o which is an executive seat with power oot rest. Both ront and rear passengers

enjoy the luxurious comort o Valcona leather. A rerigerator is included or added

convenience. The rear seat entertainment system includes two 10" LCD screens

and a DVD player. [A8 L only]

8. Extended Leather Pacage | The Extended Leather Package includes the look and

eel o luxurious leather on the center console, knee rest, door armrest and the airbag

cap. This package also includes contrast stitching or a more sophisticated look.

+ Drive Select Pls Pacage | The Drive Select Plus Package oers the benets o

Audi dynamic steering and quattro with Sport Rear Dierential. Whichever drive

select mode you choose, dynamic steering adapts accordingly. For example, in

Comort mode, Audi dynamic steering creates a more pliant handling experience.

quattro with Sport Rear Dierential provides state-o-the-art handling while

reducing understeer and creating true sportscar handling. [A8 L only]

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1. 20" Cartesia ve-arm wheel | An elegant, open design with ve parabolic arms,

each described by one thin and one medium blade. The blades and rim edge are

machined to a bright nish, and the remaining suraces are graced by a rich silver

tone. Every Audi alloy wheel design is engineered, manuactured and tested to

meet rigorous actory and regulatory standards an area where other wheels

oten all short.

2. Adi Gard indoor storage cover | A lightweight, easy-to-use cover helps protect

the nish o your A8. Intended or indoor use only. Includes a storage bag.

3. Adi Gard all-weather cargo mat | Custom t or your A8. Textured material

helps control load shiting. A raised lip helps contain spills and prevent stains.

4. Adi Gard all-weather foor mats | Deep-ribbed, channeled design helps protect

the oor and carpeting rom water, mud, sand and snow. Rubber mats come in

Black and eature the vehicle logo.

5.

Adi Gard textile foor mats | These precision-t mats are made o long-lieabric to help protect the interior o your Audi rom the elements. Skid-resistant.

Available in Black with Gray piping.

6. Adi TravelSpace compact cargo carrier | A trim, aerodynamic design that oers

a generous 16.95 cu. t. capacity. Size: 81" long, 30" wide, 15" high.

A8 Accessories A8 Wheels

1.19" ten-Y-spoe wheels with 255/45 all-season tires | The luxurious appearance

o these 19" wheels oers a rened complement to the style o the A8, while

the all-season tires help provide a sae and comortable ride in a variety o

weather conditions.

2.20" ten-parallel-spoe wheels with 255/35 smmer perormance tires * | Theunique and dramatic prole o these ten-parallel-spoke alloy wheels highlights

the progressive look o the A8. [Optional]

3.20" ve-tri-spoe wheels with 255/35 smmer perormance tires* | The

dynamic look o the 20" wheels is complemented by the summer perormance

tires, which provide improved driv ing dynamics, and superior handling and

perormance. [Optional with A8 Sport Package only]

* Summer perormance tires are designed or optimum perormance and handling in warm climates. They are not

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LOWER DECORATIVE INLAY OPTIONS*uPPER DECORATIVE INLAY OPTIONS

NOuGAT BROWN VALETTA OR VALCONA LEATHER | DARk BROWN WALNuT WOOD/HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAY

BLACk VALETTA OR VALCONA LEATHER | ASSAM GRAY WOOD/HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAY TITANIuM GRAY VALETTA OR VALCONA LEATHER | ASSAM GRAY WOOD/HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAY

*Brushed Aluminuminlay standard on A8.High-Polished Blackinl aystandard on A8 L.

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HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAYDARk BROWN WALNuT WOOD INLAY

PEARL BEIGE WOOD INLAY

SILk BEIGE VALETTA OR VALCONA LEATHER | PEARL BEIGE WOOD/HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAY [A8L only]

VELVET BEIGE VALETTA OR VALCONA LEATHER | ASSAM GRAY WOOD/HIGH-POLISHED BLACk INLAY

A8 Make yours. A8 A8L Ice Silver METALLIC A8 A8L Night Ble PEARL EFFECTA8 A8L Oolong Gray METALLIC A8 A8L Havanna Blac METALLIC A8 A8L Qartz Gray METALLIC A8 A8L Savana Beige PEARL EFFECTA8 A8L Emerald Blac METALLICA8 A8L Ibis WhiteA8 A8L Phantom Blac PEARL EFFECT


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3 | Titanim Gray

4 | Velvet Beige

5 | Sil Beige [A8 L only]

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Interior A8 A8 L

Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass S S

Interior electric trunk opening S S

Power closing doors O S

Dr iv er an d ro nt pa ss en ge rsu nvi so rs wi th il lum in at ed mi rr or s S S

Rear vanity mirrors - O

Aluminum doorsills S S

Chassis| Technical A8 A8 L

ASF aluminum construction, with aluminum alloy body panels S S

F iv e- li nk ro nt s us pe ns io n wi th u pp er a nd l ow er c on tr ol a rm s st ab il iz er b ar a nd i nd iv id ua l, g as -c ha rg ed c oi l sp ri ng /s ho ck a bs or be rs S S

Independent trapezoidal-link rear suspension S S

Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering - variesassistance based on vehicle speed S S

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system S S

quattro with Sport Rear Dierential O O

Inotainment| Technology A8 A8 L

Bluetooth preparation or mobile phones S S

HomeLink remote transmitter S S

E le ct ro ni cc ru is ec on tr ol wi th co as t, re su me a nd ac ce le ra te e at ur es S S

Audi adaptive cruise control O O

BOSE SurroundSoundSystemwithAudioPilot noise-compensation eature S S

Bang&Olusen Advanced Sound System O O

A8Model Confguration

4.2 FSI 372hp with eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheeldrive

PowerandPerformance

+ 4.2 literDOHC V8,with FSIdirect injection

H 372h @ 6800 RPM

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18-waypower,heateddriverand rontpassengerseats,includingour-way,powerlumbaradjustment

S S

2 2- w ay , c om or t s ea t s wi t h ve n ti l at i on a n d ma s sa g e, w i th w o od t r im o n r ea r s id e o se a t O O

22-way,comortsportseatswithventilationand massage,withwoodtrimon rear

sideoseat,perorated withdiamondstitching [requiresSportPackage]O -

Heated rear seats O O

Power,ventilated,heatedrearseats [outboardpassengerseatsonly] - O

Front and rear comort headrests S S

Driver and passenger seat memory S S

Cargo net on ront passenger ootwell S S

Storage space and pass-through in rear center console S S

Door handles with LED lighting S S

L ig ht in g Pa ck a ge , ex te nd ed a mb ie nt l ig ht in g in cl ud in g il lu mi na te d do or s il ls S S

Th re e- spo ke ,mu lt i un ct io nst ee ri ng wh ee lw it hs hi t pa ddl es S -

Fo ur- sp ok e, mu lti u nct io ns te eri ng wh ee lw it hs hi t pa ddl es O S

Heated steering wheel O O

Power tilt steering column S S

Brushed Aluminum lower inlay S -

High-Polished Black lower inlay - S

Power rear sunshade S S

Power rear side sunshades O S

Dual-zone, automatic climate control S S

Four-zone, automaticclimate control O O

E x te n de d l ea t he r o n ce n te r c on s ol e , kn e e re s ts , d oo r a rm r es t , ai r ba g c ap , s ti t ch i ng O O

Alcantara Package O O

Dual-pane glass acoustic and break resistant O O

Sunroo S S

Solar sunroo O O

Panorama sunroo - O

Power rear ootrest - O

Rerigerator in rear - O

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Audi adaptive air suspension S S

Audi adaptive air suspension sport O -

Eight-speedTiptronic automatictransmission S S

Audi drive select S S

Saety | Security A8 A8 L

Full-sizedual-thresholdairbags* or driver and ront passenger S S

Driverandrontpassengerseat-mountedhead andthoraxsideairbags * S S

Driverandrontpassengerknee airbags* S S

Rearsideairbags * S S

Rigid bodyshell with energy-absorbing zone S S

Side intrusion protection S S

Anti-thet alarmsystem with vehicle immobilization device S S

Sa e ty be lt s, th re e- po in ti ne rt ia -r ee l or al lo ccu pa nt s, wi th be lt pre -te ns ion er sa nd or ce li mi te rs at th e ron t S S

Lower Anchors and Tethers or CHildren (LATCH) in rear seats S S

Audi backguard system S S

Powercentrallockingsystemwithsaety unlockeatureiairbag * deploys S S

ElectronicStability Control (ESC) S S

Audi hill hold assist S S

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) S S

Tire pressure monitoring system S S

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) S SDual-circuit brake system S S

Electromechanical Parking Brake (EPB) S S

Front ventilated disc brakes S S

Rear ventilated disc brakes S S

Audi pre sense S S

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Rear seat entertainment with dual 10" screens O O

AudiMMI Navigationplus with real-time trafcinormation S S

MMI touch S S

SIRIUS Satellite Radio with three -month trial subscripti on S S

Audi music interace S S

Keyless go S S

Keyless entry O S

In-dash DVD player S S

Light sensor S S

Rain sensor or automatic windshield wipers S S

HDRadio Technology S S

Audi parking systempluswith rearview camera O S

Audi lane assist O O

Audi side assist O O

Audi pre sense plus O O

Night vision assistant O O

Audi drive select S S

Exterior A8 A8 L

Singlerame grille S S

A ud ix en on pl us wi th LE Dd ay ti me ru nn in gl ig ht sa nd a da pt iv eh ea dl ig ht s S S

Full LED headlights O O

LED taillights S S

Dual exhaust pipes S S

Headlight washers S S

Rear oglights S S

LED indicator lightsintegrated in side mirrors S S

P ow er -a dj us ta bl e, po we r- o ld in g, au to -d im mi ng ,h ea te ds id em ir ro rs S S

Integrated trunk spoiler S S

- Not Available O Option S Standard

Thetableaboverepresents thestandardequipmentonthe A8andA8L models.Pleaseseethepackage contentsinthisbrochureorcompletedetails.

*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use saety bel ts and seat children in the rear,using restraint systemsappropriate ortheirsize and age.

YourAudivehicleisequippedwitha phonepreparationutilizingBluetoothinteracetoenable hands-reeunctionality[compatiblemobilephonessold separately].You willneed a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone in orderto utilize this unction.Not allBluetooth-enabled mobile phonemodelsarecompatiblewithAudiphonepreparation.Visitaudiusa.com/bluetooth,orcontactyourlocalAudidealerorthe latestlistingocompatiblephones.Audirecommendsuse othe Audiphone cradle [sold separately] with yourmobile phone while operating this vehicle.

MMI Navigation plus depends on signals rom the worldwide Global Positioning Satellite network. The vehicles electrical system, and e xistingwirelessandsatellitetechnologies,mustbeavailable andoperatingproperlyorthesystem tounction.Thesystemisdesignedto provideyouwithsuggested routes in locating addresses, destination and other points o interest. Changes in street names, construction zones, trafc ow, pointso interest and other road system changes are beyond the control o Audi o America, Inc. Complete detailed mapping o lanes, roads, streets, tollroads,highways,etc.,isnotpossible;thereore,youmaye ncounterdiscrepanciesbetweenthemappingandyouractuallocation.Please relyonyourindividualjudgmentindeterminingwhetherornottoollowa suggestedAudiNavigationplusroute.Periodically,themappingisupdated,and anewDVDwillbe required in orderto maintain the latest navigation inormation available to us.These willbe available or purchase romtime to time atan additionalcost.Consult yourdealerorcall 1-800-FOR-AUDIordetails.

+ Horsepower:372hp @ 6800 RPM

+ Torque:328 lb-t. @ 3500 RPM

+ 0-60 MPH in seconds A8:5.7,A8 L:5.8

+ Top trackspeed*:130 MPH

+ Fueleconomy estimate,city/highway/combined:17/27/21MPG

A8 Dimensions A8 L Dimensions

*Top trackspeed orA8 and A8 Lelectronicallylimited to 130 MPH in the U.S.Obeyalllocal speed and trafc laws. EPAestimates;yourmileage willvary.

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standard and optional equipment and your dealer will veriy

that your vehicle will include the equipment you ordered.

Vehicles in this brochure are shown with optional equipment.

See your dealer or complete details on the new-vehicle limited

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