The advertised price is the Audi A8

20 February 2018

The car will be significantly more expensive than its predecessor

In Russia began taking orders for the Audi A8 new generation. Prices will start from 5 935 000.

The first time the flagship sedan will be delivered to us in a single version 55 TFSI quattro. Yes, you will have to get used to the new notation: old coordinate system in which the head was delivered real volume, finally sank into oblivion.

Behind the signboard 55 TFSI quattro hides a three-liter gasoline engine. Its impact is estimated at 340 horsepower and 500 N·m. This version is the so-called "mild hybrid": in the power unit is an integrated starter-generator connected to 48-volt battery. Also the equipment includes eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.

It is noteworthy that in the foreseeable future will not be considered alternatives version 55 TFSI quattro. In addition to the basic sedan, you can also choose modification with long wheelbase (3 vs 2 128 mm 998 mm). This car is estimated in 6 715 000. According to the official specs, the Audi A8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 or 5.7 seconds depending on the version of the body. Top speed is limited at around 250 km/h.

The basic equipment includes led headlights and taillights are based on organic diodes, adaptive air suspension, dual-zone climate control and multimedia system MMI Navigation plus. The elongated sedan in addition receive upholstery leather Valcona, seat of the back row, heated all seats, four-zone climate control, soft-close-automatic doors and roller blind electric for rear and rear side Windows.

The first "shopping Bags" will arrive to dealers in March. Date of commencement of deliveries of sedans with other engines is not specified. Meanwhile at home the Audi A8 is also available with diesel engines 3.0 TDI (286 HP) and 4.0 TDI (435 HP) petrol 4.0 TFSI (460 HP) and 6.0 TFSI (585 HP). And in Europe you can buy a hybrid version with a power of 449 horsepower.