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In September, representatives of the Audi does not have nothing to say about the possibility of mass production Avantissimo, but now there is more specific information. Audi boss Martin Winterkorn said in an interview with German magazine «Auto, Motor und Sport», in the class of representational vehicles still do not have any cargo-passenger model, despite the fact that the potential demand for such a machine exists. It turns out that in recent years, many wealthy car owners, particularly in the U.S., prefer to spend their holidays traveling in a car or just go to nature and take with them a lot of baggage. Frequently for this purpose they are buying minivans, or "home on wheels." It is for these customers and will target new Avantissimo. It is interesting that this trend felt and other automakers. For example, Renault will soon release a model Vel Satis, and Mercedes introduced the concept of a future SUV GTS (Grand Sport Tourer). More details about this car, you can read the material MERCEDES A new Jeep. As for the Audi Avantissimo, the length of the car will be 5060 mm, which is larger cars like the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-series! At the heart of Audi Avantissimo is the platform of the new generation model A8 premiere will be held in the near future. Accordingly, the wagon has the same technical "bells and whistles" that will manage and A8, including air suspension. This suspension is capable of providing not only incredible comfort on any road, but can also alter the amount of ground clearance, cargo and passenger car that is very important. Prior to that, a similar pneumatic suspension Audi used only on models Allroad. In the motion Audi Avantissimo leads V8 engine with dual turbo 430 hp (316 kW) and torque to 600 Nm. This engine will feel king of the motorway at any load. Naturally, the wagon-wheel drive system will receive, so even a slippery road will not prevent the driver to develop a 250 km / hour. It could be more, but on the German autobahn speed limit of 250 km / h, so it works here and speed limiter. Inside the car there is nothing to indicate that this cargo-and passenger model. Judge for yourself, who will transfer cement or potatoes in the cabin, steering fine cream leather, suede and wood? The cost of Audi Avantissimo has not reported, but it is clear that it will not be less than the new Audi A8. So fans will have to prepare the estate not less than 70 000 dollars.