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the flagship limousine of the german brand has received a mid-life makeover
the fourth-generation audi a8 luxury sedan which debuted way back in 2017 at the frankfurt
motor show has received a mid-life facelift including a new grille updated technology
and a super luxury hauch variant for china measuring 5001 millimeters from nose to tail
the audi a8 is pitched as a direct competitor to mercedes-benz's flagship s-class limousine
the new car is 1900 millimeters wide excluding mirrors and 1470 millimeters tall aesthetically
the car does not deviate dramatically from the outgoing model however it adopts a few minor
exterior updates including a reworked grille and new chrome highlights five engine options
on offer one a three-liter turbo diesel v6 badged 50 tdi two a three liter turbo petrol v655 tfsi
three then a four liter twin turbo petrol v8 60 tfsi a performance-oriented s8 4 and then
a 4-liter twin-turbo petrol v8 5 and a 60 tf-sie plug-in hybrid based on a 3-liter turbo petrol v6
there you go i think i got the engines correct let's move on an 8-speed torque converter
automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels in all five variants the vehicle's top
speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour the 3-liter diesel v6 produces 210
kilowatts per 600 newton metres allowing the zero to 100 kilometers past sprint to take 5.9 seconds
the 3-liter petrol v6 produces 250 kilowatts per 500 newton meters allowing the zero to 100
kilometers past sprint to take 5.6 seconds the standard a860 tfsi's four liter v8 produces 338
kilowatts per 660 newton meters and has a zero to 100 kilometers past sprint time of 4.4 seconds
the operated engine produces 420 kilowatts per 800 newton meters when fitted to the performance
oriented s8 the plug-in hybrid variant generates 340 kilowatts per 700 newton meters from its 250
kilowatts v6 and single electric motor allowing it to complete the zero to 100 kilometers per
sprint in 4.9 seconds although an all-electric driving range claim has yet to be confirmed
the previous model equipped with the same 14.4 kilowatt hours lithium-ion battery pack could
travel approximately 45 kilometers between charges infotainment is provided by two stacked dashboard
mounted touchscreens inside the leather clad cabin measuring 10.1 inches and 8.6 inches
respectively behind the steering wheel is a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster
back row passengers each have a 10.1 inch digital display attached to the seat in front of them
an audio sound comes through 23 speakers powered by 1920 watt bang and olufsen sound system
the electric seats which include built-in foot warmers automated headrests and a
pneumatic massage function with 18 independent cushions are available in silver black mellow
red or cognac leather trim a comprehensive suite of active safety equipment is standard
with an additional 40 driver assistance packages available as options there is a large selection of
alloy wheels available ranging in size from 18 to 21 inches carbon ceramic brakes are also available
as an option there are 11 standard colors available as well as a new matte color palette
daytona gray floret silver distinct green terra gray and glossier white are among them
the a8l a stretched variant of the 2022 rda8 measuring 5450 millimeters from nose to tail has
been developed exclusively for the chinese market resurrecting a dormant name from audi's past
there are currently no plans to expand the model's availability the entry-level 50 tdi variant will
cost 97 800 euros in europe before on-road costs there you go internet friends has you appetite
increased for the 2022 rda8l will you be rushing out to add one to that already amazing collection
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