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One of the main reasons for success of Audi A8 is that it is able to adopt the high points of its rivals and add its own features and craftsmanship. Audi has made certain commendable changes in the A8 since it was first launched in 1998. The Audi A8 is an all wheel drive car that uses Audi’s famed Quattro drive.
The overall look and the design of the Audi A8 are similar to its predecessors – Audi A4 and Audi A6. However, the front end of the car has been given a sportier look that can be found in the Audi A7 Sportback concept car. A major distinguishing feature about the Audi A8 is the use of aluminum to make the superstructure of the car. By using aluminum the weight of the car is reduced by 40 percent when compared to an equivalent steel-bodied superstructure.
Customers intending to buy the Audi A8 will have an option to choose from the diesel and the petrol version of the car. The wheel size of the car will depend on the engine used. The electrically assisted power steering gear is nice and easy which makes driving comfortable. Also, the suspensions of the car add to the comfort especially if you are driving on bad roads.
The diesel engine used by Audi is one of the best in its class. The company has used 4.2-l TDI V8 engine that can dish out 350bhp at 400rpm. The common rail diesel injection system of the car operates at 2000 bar and can give you a minimum torque of 150Nm. The interiors of the car are luxurious and the company has added many gizmos to make the car efficient and luxurious. For instance the satellite navigation includes Google Earth which makes traveling easy. Also the climate control system and the audio system are outstanding.
In short, the Audi A8 has all the features that you expect from a luxury car and no major negatives that I can talk about.
