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Aerodynamics aerodynamics, but if you look closely, the differences between "eight» IV generation from its predecessor are not so great. Thus, the front is decorated with ornate svetobloki diode (like all svetooptika new "audit"). A noticeable relief on the side of a picture - but that's all. While the roof line is the same and before (no complaints on the trendy "compartment" style). And the pillar - front, center and rear - left in its place; A8 true to himself. However, the wheelbase sedan "stretched" approximately 5 cm in length and new model added exactly 7.5 cm Usual thing - the laws of marketing. img2} Island blagopoluchiyaA regard to radical change, then look for them under the external appearance of the new "eight" - primarily in the cabin. Classy Audi models have long been considered trend setters - in part interior design. A8 and Generation III does not bar down. Nothing like this: as a luxurious finish and equip "eights" with 4 rings before did not know. In the English press releases interior of the new "Audi" is presented through a weird phrase wellness lounge - that something like "an island of prosperity" (in our world, raging). Apparently, it should be understood as the top of comfort, safety and convenience - all that lucky owners looking for and A8 are under the roof of a luxury sedan. Class and luxury. Somewhere even anxious: Do not drown the refined taste of what is traditionally characterized by the "style Audi», in a candid wealth of design? Let us believe that it is not drowned out. Splendor, but the important thing is not to thin dressing of leather upholstery and decorative matpolirovke not in aluminum. "Eight» III made dramatic breakthrough on the part of equipment of various kinds of information systems and telematics - in the spirit of the XXI century. Natural Kaleidoscope electronics. No, no America's new luxury saloon is not open: competitors (BMW, Lexus, Mercedes) is not the first year of the imagination worthy of the public sophisticated digital "stuffing." While the Audi priotstali ... But now take revenge: the new A8 is literally stuffed electronics. Digital processors monitor everything - from the "staff" two-zone "climate control" (4-zoned for a fee) to the optional Audi Dynamic Steering, which is in a critical situation decisively intervene in the management and can set the steering mechanism the same counter-impulse - in addition to the driver. Awesome, but at the same time, somewhere, and straining. vzbredet As one of the many processors "in the head?" On a good run for 200 km / h ... Yes, there are doubts, however, is the harsh reality of modern luxury. Comforts class information and entertainment and comfort equipment: destiny brought you to the "island of prosperity." Multifunction "bagel" is covered in leather (even leather upholstery seats are for a fee). The front seats (heating, ventilation) are regulated by elektroservomehanizmami 12 (twelve) areas - the "state. And for a fee - all 22 of the (hard to imagine ..). ... Plus, a massage function Optional rear seat (the extreme ) also with individual electrically. In addition, the possibility to rearrange the front seat with the rear seats - apparently, in the absence of passengers there. "Music", by default, Bose (14 speakers) - or optional Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen by 1400 watts. God knows how many speakers ... And, of course, information and entertainment electronics for passenger 2nd row: a pair of 10.2-inch displays on the backs of front seats, DVD-player and "drive" to 20 GB. Information Entertainment facilities at the highest level, while safety is simply indescribable. Countless "cushion" (double front) and "curtains", a belt with pretensioners and force limiters. ... And the optional night vision assistant: camera (in the infrared range) is hiding just behind 4th brand rings to Chuck and observes the night road. A digital signal processor processes the "thermal" image and displays it on screen (in the middle of the instrument panel.) Cat zrenie.Poverh all acts electronics Audi pre sense, which foresees the development of the road situation and coordinates the interaction numerous onboard systems. The driver himself is unlikely to master. In the "state" relies pre sense basic, but for a fee to go further Audi pre sense front, pre sense rear and pre sense plus. Identify opportunities to practically impossible, so, pre sense plus ( 2 car radar front end) is reacted with an adaptive "cruise control» ACC stop & go. And as with electronics Audi side assist (2 radar to "feed", Sensors dangerous approaches), which holds the key to such maneuvers as changing lanes and turn on peresechenii.V threatening situation, Audi pre sense plus takes a decision on the preliminary slowing the car. If not enough, and emergency braking. And if the electronics determines that a collision is, however, inevitably, it involves the whole complex layered defense - to coordinate and operativno.A that driver? driver as it monitors the activity of immense electronics through a super-interface MMI Touch ... finger paints to "touch" screen letters and words. And Electronics allegedly takes his orders correctly - in Latin, Cyrillic or Cantonese Chinese dialect ... I do not believe me? Make sure the dealer. One way or another, has a "figure eight» III is so rich that the average motorist (a fear), nor in life do not understand until the end of the list. In its own exciting game - do not get bored. shedevrLegkie Aluminum alloys have a luxury sedan architecture of Ingolstadt the widest application. And not only (and not so much) in interior decoration, the main thing - bearing body entirely of aluminum alloy. The proprietary ASF (Audi Space Frame - space frame Audi). This is not present at the Bavarian 7-Series, no mersedesovskogo S-Class. In a remarkable Jaguar XJ ... The trick is that the proportion of sheet steel is almost 2.8 times higher than that of aluminum alloys. Therefore, if the bearing body made from dural sheet even if it is 1.5 times thicker than steel, it will, nevertheless, about 45% lighter. And as you know, rigidity (stiffness is, not just strength) design of sheet metal depends primarily on its thickness. A8 and I really remarkably easy carrying structure - and torsional stiffness 25% higher than the previous model. Apparently, the hard bearing body in this luxury segment (except for "Jaguar» XJ); worth it. And it does not rust! However, ASF - not today's innovation in the practice of Audi: Flagship legkovushki made at a factory in Neckarsulm of "winged" metal for 15 years. With the undeniable success, and now the redesigned and improved the quality of light alloys. As a result, A8 fitted out for a good pull of 120 kg less than comparable "Merc» S450 4Matic (also with permanent four-wheel drive). Four-wheel drive luxury sedan Audi noticeably better even than the rear-wheel drive "bimmer» 740i (with 3-liter bi-turbo "six "); highly convincing. After the aluminum rotor body, that talk about the details of running out of light alloys; itself. Literally everything you can. Of course, front and rear suspension kinematically perfect double wishbone - and pneumatic elastic elements, then as dampers adjustable in real time. The same is not so new to the A8, but electronics Drive Select control "adaptive" way is the most advanced. Thus, the landing speed of the sedan on the road automatically (by means of pneumatics) falls for a good 25 mm. The center of gravity lower - and air resistance is reduced. And if anything slightly raise the chassis over the surface of the chassis air suspension also makes it possible. Incidentally, the previous generation of "eights" is known for overtly harsh setting air suspension - an amateur. I wonder how now? Soon uznaem.V "state" at A8 tires size 235/60R (with gasoline "eight") or 235/55R (weighty with turbo) - 17 - or 18-inch wheels. Of course, a light alloy. And among the options provided for a stylish 21-inch rim ekstravagantsa ! steering mechanism "pinion-rack" with gidroservousilitelem servotronic. Plus, a fantastic Audi Dynamic Steering - is an extra charge. ventilated brake discs, a standard package of ABS, ESP, etc. - under common control with electronic Drive Select. manage "Eight» III generation is not difficult . 'line' engines is limited until a pair of V-shaped 32-valve "eights." First, FSI (direct injection of gasoline into the combustion chamber), a working volume of 4163 milliliters. Proven all-aluminum construction: the new A8 in the engine (with a compression ratio 12 , 5) is set to 371 hp at 6,800 min-1. The greatest torque - 445 Nm, it seems a little? Well, then - secondly - turbodiesel TDI (4134 "Cube"), torque is a range of 1750-2750 min -1 up to 800 Nm! agree tyagovity unit. The power also does not hurt - to 351 hp with 4 thousand rpm. Enough? Engines dock with 8 - (vosem!) high-speed fluid mechanics "automatic"; Audi should be here for innovators - BMW and Lexus. New Auto offers a wide range of gear ratios - already 7-1, but with the switches as "silk." Why does the engineers and go on a serious complication of the structure. It is clear that the "machine" allows compulsory management (tiptronic) - a lever on the center console or paddles pereklyuchatelyami.V paired with a proprietary scheme quattro, 8 skrostnoy "automatic" forms one of the most advanced transmissions today. Permanent four-wheel drive - as opposed to periodic connect the rear axle (and many, many others). Or the front - like a polnoprivodnikov BMW.U A8 all 4-wheel paddle without a break! Hence, automation is never late with the connection of another bridge. And most importantly, the machine's behavior does not change every now and then from mono-to four-wheel drive ( and vice versa), a rare virtue. Unbalanced central Torsen differential divides the default engine torque in proportion 40/60 - in favor of the rear axle. Such distribution gives the sedan a slightly pronounced "rear-wheel drive" manners "drivers" like it. But when the wheels slip Torsen instantly throws up to 65% thrust to the front axle - or up to 85% on the back. And for the rear axle provides the option of "dynamic" differential, which (under the control of electronics, of course) redistributes torque left to right - or vice versa. Thrust vector control and "yaw" car - in real time. On a wet and slippery in icy conditions there is nothing equal to this quattro. controllability and should be, wow, we shall see in the test drayvam.Dlina new "Eight" - 5137 mm, width - 1949 height - 1460; wheelbase - 2992 mm gauge - 1644/1635. Luggage capacity - 510 liters; across the bay fit four golf bags. And what else carry the load in a passenger car? Wet weight A8 - from 1910 kg (with FSI ) with a massive turbo-diesel TDI - at least 2070 kg. Acceleration in generation III abolished: from zero to 100 km / h sedan with "eight" on gasoline can accelerate in 5.7 seconds. Time to "hundreds" on a heavy version fuel supposedly even better - 5.5 seconds.! declared maximum speed - 250 km / h - limited, of course, an electronic "collar." The average consumption of gasoline (EU5) - 9,5 l per 100 km, while the A8 4.2 TDI diesel burns an average of only 7.6 liters for "hundreds" of run. Easy on the rise luxury sedan - "the sportiest in its market segment," say senior officials from Audi AG. Perhaps, perhaps. And in fact, show trials , watch out for publication on CarExpert.ru. Photo Audi.