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Audi A8 is fast, big and brilliantly comfortable. It gives the impression of a highly luxury car yet also manages to be a sports sedan. The entire aluminum construction is responsible for its lightweight while increased collision protection with all wheel drive renders an appropriate measure of outright grip and security that can only be found in this 4 circle badge.

Model lineup

In A8 model lineup, two versions as A8 L and A8 have been launched along with a high performance variation namely Audi S8. The version A8 4.2 integrates V8 4.2 liter 310 horsepower, five speed automatic Tiptronic transmission and all wheel drive Quattro while A8 L is actually a longer wheelbase model with plenty of rear set head and leg room. Moreover the variant S8 is pushed by powerplant 4.2 liter which generates 360 horsepower. It also incorporates big brakes and sports suspension.  

Interior of the vehicle is comfortable and elegant and reserves the top position in finishing quality. MMI system of Audi integrates certain controls for a number of traits and electronic techniques into big lump.

For the year 2008, the model receives some minor modifications and 2 new safety traits such as lane assist and Side assist. Side assist feature informs other vehicles in blind spots of car while Lane assist make the drivers alert whenever they try to cross lane lines without making use of turn signal.  

One can also opt for buying the premium package along with in order to improve the overall performance of the car. The package include power trunk close/open, rearview camera, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear power sunshade and advanced key while an exclusive pack containing leather upholstery, leather and wood cased steering wheel, wood trim, Alcantra headliner and Alabaster white.