Audi A8 - Smart lighting for new Audi A8

Just before the brand new S-Class at the dealer is presenting the refreshed Audi A8 and S8. The biggest news among the improvements made are mainly subcutaneous innovative matrix headlights. Who "see" what the human eye does not see often.

Much has been said and written about the smart array lighting Audi. In short, it means that this lighting technique, which is composed of 25 LEDs, objects and other obstacles can highlight that they are noticed more and more. Specifically on the road and that is of course the safety benefit. The opposite is also possible, and we therefore targets 'avoid' on the other of objects, in particular against oncoming traffic. To avoid glare sees Audi's innovative lighting matrix using a camera where oncoming traffic shall move to the Audi A8, then 'around them' to shine. The area around the oncoming vehicle will be illuminated.

And there's more. The matrix lighting works closely with the navigation system that is part of MMI. Based on mapping information 'run' the headlights - as with cornering lights - all in before the driver was planning to make that action. And with just the amount of light in relation to the driving style used and the road situation.
                                  
The flashing function works in a similar manner. After the driver has indicated direction explain the various segments of the LED indicators turn on. This is done at intervals of 150 milliseconds from the inside to the outside in the direction that the car is going on. This is especially at sunset; daytime lighting is the matrix which debuts on the Audi A8 and S8 mostly by the redesigned LED daytime running lights.

Head-up display
Subtle changes to the bumpers, the grille and window frames after the Audi A8 and S8 kept their exterior design, with the possibility of choosing wheels up to 21 inches and five new exterior colors. In total, the palette now includes 12 shades. Or completely new LED taillights and tailgate. The latter is done in order to improve. The access to the boot but the focus was still mainly on the inner and the technique the only 3-year-old body.

In several places there working on the insulation so that Audi's flagship is even quieter than before. In addition, Audi has the number of available assistance systems expanded.
 It should now be Active lane assist, which sends as against the driver of unintentional lane changes, available and Audi introduces a head-up display. Furthermore, the automatic parking system now gets help from a 360-degree camera Night vision and can now better distinguish pedestrians from large animals.

For lovers of Audi Exclusive customization is there, but also the standard interior options are extensive. There is a new line of fabrics, interior combinations and detailing. New are some of inlay panel’s flamed, brown / silver poplar wood and flamed, brown / gold shout and Unlike-leather.

 Efficient engines
the engine range remains as before, though the performance of most variants (greatly) improved by more efficient combustion. In other words, lower fuel consumption - about 10 percent of all power. At the bottom, the Audi A8 Hybrid with 2.0-liter four-cylinder coupled to an electric motor. Combined hybrid system delivers 245 hp and 480 Nm and knows realize 6.3 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 147 g / km. Theoretical consumption among the other gasoline’s are the 3.0-liter TFSI with 310 hp, followed by the 4.0 liter V8 with 435 hp. Under the heading diesels you will find the 4.2-liter V8 with 385 hp and 850 Nm and the popular 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 258 hp. Audi has tightened their consumption to 5.9 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 155 g / km.

Obviously belong to the absolute top with the S8 520 hp V8 and 500 hp Audi A8 Long W12, which only adds to the rest of the range in early 2014.

All Audi A8 lilacs are otherwise standard with an eight-speed automatic. The more expensive models additionally feature Quattro all-wheel drive and fuel-saving cylinder on Demand, which at part load automatically half the total number of combustion chambers is turned off.

The new Audi A8 makes its world premiere at the IAA 2014 and is still in the showroom.