The new Audi A8 among other significant improvements once again takes lightweight construction to an entirely new level in this high-end segment. The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI with the normal wheelbase has a curb weight of just 1,830 kilograms for models with all-wheel drive. The body is made almost entirely of aluminum; an Audi Space Frame (ASF) design, it weighs just 231 kilograms.
The A8 L gains an additional 13 centimeters in both length and wheelbase. Both body variants feature a new trunk layout for easier loading. Additional noise damping measures reduce the already low interior noise level even further.
The dynamic design of the big sedan has become even more expressive. The engine hood, the single frame grille and the front bumper are even more sculptured; the lower edge of the headlight units is straight.
LED headlights are standard in all models with a V8 engine. Audi also offers optional headlights featuring Matrix LED technology, in which the high-beam comprises of 25 individual light-emitting diodes per unit that can be switched on and off or dimmed individually depending on the situation.
The lighting system in the A8 uses predictive route data from the navigation system to adjust the distribution of light in response to the current driving situation. In combination with the optional Navigation plus with MMI touch, the system recognizes route data contained in the navigation system, such as curves and road classifications.
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