Monday, November 7, 2011

The best of the best

And today it is - an accomplished fact and is not uncommon. Italian manufacturer of luxury supercars for quite some time is acquired under the wing of concern Volkswagen, a subsidiary company of its divisions - Audi. Sin did not take advantage of this affinity, and therefore the "Second Series" charged the executive sedan S8 has at its disposal 5.2-liter V10 from the Gallardo. True, the engine for a much more practical sedan deforsirovali (450 hp vs. 500 in original). In general, S8 - object sign. I recall the first generation car debuted in late 1996, and was something of a revelation in the top segment of the automotive market. None of the manufacturers of automobile main-stream if the executive did not offer a sedan with a sporty accent is so obvious in execution. S8 was and is synonymous with comfort, excellent dynamics, pinpoint handling - in the aggregate. The new incarnation sedan, thanks to vaccination of rabies in the form of a new engine, was even faster. If the first flagship S8 unconditionally concede (A8 6,0 l) in the dynamics (acceleration to 100 km / h - 6.6 sec, whereas the 6-liter version of this exercise in 5.8 seconds), the new version on the right was the fastest in the model range A8. In the acceleration to "hundreds" of it ahead of the W12 version with a tenth of a second. The maximum speed in both cases is 250 km / h. In general, equity vosstanovlena.S engine worked not only for the sake of the resource. The characteristics of the power plant became smoother. For example, the maximum torque of 540 Nm available from 3,500 rpm, while the Lambo gave its 510 Nm at 4500. Version S8 was an increase in the working volume (5204 vs. 4961 cu. Cm) by increasing the diameter of the piston (from 82.5 to 84.5 mm). Naturally, used proprietary technology of direct fuel injection FSI, which made it possible to achieve a higher compression ratio (12.5:1; was 11:1), and hence more efficient combustion of the fuel mix and cost (if all of it is appropriate here to speak). In general, a decent powertrain. Again, the formula of fashion - 10-cylinder. Specifically, Audi keeps pace with the times and at the same times ahead konkurentov.Dvigatel works in conjunction with the 6-step "automatic", the choice of transmission can be performed manually (tiptronic). S8 in the box for some changes. Electronic unit reprogrammed to a more rapid succession of stages. Reduced ratio sixth peredachi.S8 in "standard" version is equipped with air suspension sport, installed as an option on the A8. Its features - reduced clearance (20 mm) and increased stiffness. The suspension has four modes of operation and to vary the height of the body within 125 mm. It should be noted that damping characteristics are always changing, depending on traffic conditions. It is the responsibility management system, which collects readings from the seven sensors. For the sake of clearer reactions car sports suspension supplied rubber elements with altered characteristics. In the scheme applied steering with variable gear ratio, which also reports the model has excellent sporting povadki.S8 retard! In the "standard" on the car set front brake discs with diameter 385 mm and rear - 335 mm. Calipers are painted black and the logo will have a titanium S8. Those who are "drainage" brakes will be enough, the company is ready to offer a solution to the world of supercars - ceramic brake discs, which are two times lighter than usual and have a terrific (according to the manufacturer) resource of 300 000 km. By the way, supports, in this case the inscription decorate Audi ceramic ... drive a car for the sole front. Is called Semi-Torsen. The manufacturer says this is the need to facilitate the design of the car ... Believe? Now exhale. Joke. Naturally, the only complete. Torque distribution by default - 60% and 40% back on. And on the rear axle can be transmitted to 85% of the time, but on the front - up to 65%. Process manages interaxal mechanical differential. If there is a slippage of a wheel, works imitation interwheel differential, four-wheel drive control system retarding slipper wheel. S8 - the most beautiful family in the A8. At the spectacular 20-inch wheels (tires - 265/35), in a wind skirt, with a new grille Large-car look luxurious. Nuances to the picture - the exhaust system pipes, mirror finish aluminum, door handles with aluminum strips and, of course, nameplates V10. And the only manufacturer to offer exclusive S8 color Daytona Grey, pearl effektom.Ispolnenie interior - the highest level. A striking two-tone leather-trimmed seats, the logo appeared on the threshold S8, installed three-spoke leather steering wheel, which is also decorated by letter S. And an endless list of additional and basic options will be available razumeetsya.Avtomobil closer to the middle of 2006. We can not wait - it will be interesting to try the fruit before so unexpected but quite logical today crossing.

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