Eight wheels

Audi S8 The machine was presented at the 59th Tokyo Motor Show, and probably already familiar with the numerous publications of this salon. Therefore unlikely to surprise readers nelenivyh specifications of the car. They are, incidentally, for the lazy, very worthy: ten-cylinder engine, which served as the prototype of the Lamborghini Gallardo engine with the addition of direct injection FSI, propels himself with a car and passengers in addition to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds! Ceramic brake discs (optional, familiar to Audi A8 W12) is capable of stopping all previously overclocked with an equally impressive dynamics, and they will do it effectively for about 300 000 kilometers. Permanent four-wheel drive with dynamic torque distribution between front and rear axles can not only use the power of the engine, but also deliver on a number of unpleasant things on slippery or snow-covered surface. Well, enough about the piece of iron and mikroshemkah. Let's try to ride better on all these wisdoms and understand what they mean in practice. The benefit of that, Audi has given us the opportunity for six months before the buyers. Before the trip meticulously inspect the car outside. It is quite obvious as belonging to the car to the last line of "eights" (VAZ-2108 owners can not jump) and it sports exclusivity, discreetly accented by a bunch of unobtrusive design decisions. This is familiar to us from the previous model S8 housing side mirrors of polished aluminum, and a huge aggressive grille and subtle at first glance badges on front fenders and trunk, and many other differences that will warm the hearts of pride and future owners. The car is equipped with 20-inch wheels with 265/35 tires that are needed not only to achieve stability at extreme taxi, but also to make room for an impressive 18-inch brake discs. The willingness of car to flee, and worthy of a sports car to compete with many hints and a small spoiler on the trunk and two pairs of oval exhaust pipes. We sit in the car. Familiar comfort and discreet luxury saloon "eight" is again supplemented by a mass of detail, reminiscent of what you are inside is not just a decent car, and sports car. Forget this fact does not give S8 emblem on the steering wheel and the rapids and numerous inserts of polished aluminum, used in interior trim. Given to us on the test machine is equipped with sound system, Bang & Olufsen (it's option, in the base set - Bose). The test car's start with a listening system. Immediately impressed with the front speakers - high-frequency acoustic lens, traveling up from the front of the system is activated. Generally, in the cabin are 14 speakers with individual amplifiers, the total capacity of more than 1000 watts. With such forces can easily put the battery in an hour, so if you are thinking to voice the dance floor (which is quite possible), run the engine. Sound system with similar performance can not be decent, although the impression that the jazz and rock songs sound more natural than to classical music. Finally, touch. It seems that the car looks distinctly different from other cars of the eighth family of Audi: the ubiquitous observation of Japanese tourists always hanging around their necks cameras have time "entry of" taking pictures S8, as we move through the streets of Dusseldorf. We leave the city and go in the direction of the airfield, where the organizers of the test will give a little frolic. First impressions of travel in general - in normal mode of motion - quite familiar Audi A8, but with some differences. For example, the first time it seems that it is very sensitive accelerator pedal has only two positions, is released or pressed. And how it is activated, depends on one thing: the time at which you reach a top speed of 250 km / h (electronically limited to a bore in the brains of the car). A few kilometers adapt, and the car goes over smoothly, but on every move the right foot reacts to anxious jerk. Six-speed, "machine" behaves as it should: her work does not notice. Manual mode - just out of curiosity. In its practical utility was unable to see, although the situation when it is needed, you can think of. Play with manual mode and paddle switches trigger transmission. Very grown-up! At a makeshift firing range (the airport) are placed cones, "snake", a turn, the band brake. There is distinct from the A8 becomes more prominent. Smaller rolls in cornering, braking is very effective, and, of course, is a different dynamic overclocking. In general the car for its resistance and "tenacity" instills a sense of confidence, thereby providing a sharper (for someone else - a sport) ride. Well, for this and it is made. Potential power and dynamics of the engine is particularly acute, turning off the system Dynamic Stability ESP: car easily breaks into a skid, all four wheels on dry pavement completely from any inadvertent pressing of the gas. In entertainment at the site organizers offered a test drive to drive in reverse on the marked course. Why? Check our skills, before embarking on a free tour of the country? Touch and immediately understand why: there is a picture on the screen rear-view, where the two yellow lines predicted based (depending on the steering and velocity) trajectory. Riding in reverse into a computer game where your task is to reconcile with the image of the yellow rail road. Just in case, though parking sensors are also available. After completing pokatushki at the airport, go to the free ride. Going on now-familiar car just for fun. Suggested itineraries discarded immediately. Such a machine is pushing to the coast, not to ride the rails. Purpose of travel is chosen at the level of countries: Belgium, The Netherlands. Smaller targets are not interesting. For such a devourer of highways, as Audi S8, you can set goals and continents. Cope.