Audi has announced plans to show the redesigned A8 in the City of Angels.
Originally unveiled over the summer, the 2019 A8 features an upscale design
that borrows a number of styling cues from the Prologue concept. Detailed
specifications will be announced closer to launch but the car features a wide
Singleframe grille, OLED taillights, and plenty of metallic trim.
The interior is a bit of a departure from previous
models as it comes equipped with two touchscreen displays. A variety of
different options will be available including a head-up display, a Bang &
Olufsen 3D audio system, and a four-zone climate control system. Other options
include a rear seat entertainment system and a heated massaging footrest for
the right rear passenger.
The 2019 A8 will be offered with a
3.0-liter TFSI V6 engine that is connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system. In Europe, the engine
produces 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It enables the car
to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds before hitting a
limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Speaking of performance, the model can be equipped
with active suspension and an optional dynamic all-wheel steering system which
enables the A8 to have a turning radius of 11.8 m which is about the
same as the significantly smaller A4 sedan.
Other advanced features include intersection assist,
maneuver assist, and curb warning. There are also two automatic parking systems
and the Audi AI traffic jam pilot system which enables the car to drive itself
at speeds up to 60 km/h on highways.
The 2019 Audi A8 will go on sale in the United States
in next fall and compete with the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class.
