The premiere new Audi A8 will be held later this year

The car is expected to keep the silhouette of the predecessor model, but will receive a new, aggressive body design. In particular, the front part of the new items will be done in the style of the recent Concept Audi Avantissimo - he borrowed the idea of ??design headlamps, and hood with a powerful two-piece grille. The novelty is expected to receive a range of most modern gasoline engines with direct fuel injection technology, including several engine V8, a volume of 3.5 liters and output of 260 horsepower, up five-liter engine power of 360 horsepower. In addition, the new Audi A8 will be available in both front-wheel and four-wheel drive in the form. As an option, customers can order a version with suspension. The premiere will take place in the new year, and the car will go on sale as a 2003 model. Extended version of Audi A8 and its "charged" modification will be available later.