2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

Audi has released official information on the
next generation flagship limousine, the Audi A8. It showcases an
all-new aluminium body – know as Audi Space Frame which weighs 40
percent less than conventional structures – a revised 4.2-litre V8 –
boasting more power and torque whilst consuming less fuel – and a Multi
Media Interface system – using touch screen character recognition.

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

The new A8 will
sport an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission, too, which is said to
dramatically improve fuel efficiency. Speaking of fuel consumption,
the new A8 uses 21 percent less fuel than the previous model using the
same engine. The 273-kilowatt V8 (up from 246kW) produces 445Nm of
torque (up from 430Nm) and is said to consume an average of just
9.5L/100km (bettering the previous model’s 12L/100km).Inside, the
luxury barge is loaded full of pampering goodies.

The highlight
though is the MMI system. This interface allows the driver to draw
numbers, letters and characters onto a pad and the system will
automatically recognise the commands. Audi has said even if the user
isn’t the neatest of writers (useful incentive to all the doctors out
there) the system has no trouble recognising locations punched into the
navigation system, for example.

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

Other gizmos include a night
vision display that highlights pedestrians and other moving objects in
low-light areas. The engine is also connected up to a Stop and Go
system which switches the engine off when the car is stationary. The
system then fires the engine back into life upon acceleration without
hesitation, adding to that improved fuel economy.

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4