The German company Audi introduced us with a new generation of armored limousine A8 L Security, which as usual is for mastitis businessmen and heads of state, although it is used by bosses of the underworld. The German machine protection against class VR7, which means that they are in it are protected from fire with AK-47 and the explosion of hand grenade. The company even claimed that there are areas in the vehicle that meet the extremely demanding VR9 and VR10. To achieve this are certainly used panels of high-strength steel and aluminum, multi-layer glass with polycarbonate cover elements of reinforced fabric and ceramics, and reinforced tires. Armored vehicles equipped with fire alarm, and such as a chimney interior. As a result of the changes, the weight of the Audi A8 L Security has increased by as much as 1380 kilograms. In comparison with the standard model, which necessitated making modifications and new suspension settings and security systems management and installation more powerful braking system. When you hit the market this summer, armouring Audi A8 will be available only with 6.3-liter W12 engine, whose power is 500 h.p. and drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the eight-speed automatic transmission system and quattro. According to official technical data, Audi A8 L Security W12 accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 7.3 sec and a top speed of 210 km/h.
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When taking out a third party car insurancepolicy, typically most insurance companies will provide you with moreprotection than is required by law. This ensures you are sufficiently protectedin case a situation arises where you will need to use the policy. Typically,people whose car doesn’t reach a high value would find third party carinsurance more appealing. After all, if you are paying more for insurance thanyour car is worth, it isn’t exactly economically feasible. When people decidewhat kind of car insurance policy to take out, vehicle value is a practicalconsideration.
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By Audi revealed pictures and details of the long version of the new luxury sedan A8, which has received more richly equipment than its predecessor and is longer and wider than its direct competitors. The length of the Audi A8 L is 5267 mm. Which has a 130 mm more than the short version of the model. The height does is just 2mm more (1462 mm) while the width remained unchanged (1949 mm) and the wheelbase has increased to 3122 mm. Differences in appearance between the short and long rides take place in the new grille and exhaust system ends in the second. Quite normal major winners from the greater area are rear passengers, the model can be ordered as three seats in the rear, and only two. In the second case between the two chairs and a refrigerator multi-functional console from which even pop up a small table. In the version with two separate rear seats there is another interesting feature – the ability to front passenger seat moves forward and most of it falls to a special stand legs, allowing the passenger behind her to relax while traveling. The list of extras is quite long, with almost no junk which may not be available as an option.
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After BMW and Mercedes have introduced hybrid versions of its luxury 7-Series models and S-Class, it is quite normal from Audi to do the same with its sedan A8, although slightly delayed. On the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, Audi showed conceptual A8 Hybrid, however, whose production version will appear in the European market until the end of 2011. Hybrid vehicle system consists of a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with a power 211 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350Nm. and compact electric generating 45 h.p. and 211 Nm. When working together, the two units provide a combined capacity of 245 h.p. and 480 Nm of torque. Audi’s report that conceptual A8 Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.6 sec and developed 235 km/h while its average fuel consumption is 6.2l/100km. and emitted CO2 emissions – 144 gr/km. The car can move in and fully electric mode for 2 km. At up to 65 km/h operate both units, where the speedometer passes this limit, the car is driven only by this internal combustion engine, a The motor serves to maintain the electronics.
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After long anticipation, Audi has finally revealed the new generation of its luxury sedan A8, which was presented in visis SnyderLawGroup.com (based in Bradenton). The car should design lines of the model A4, but all his lights are diodes, giving him a unique broadcasting, especially at night. The new Audi A8 has a full aluminum chassis, which, according to the company is 40 percent lighter than similar steel. Due to this fact, the weight of the sedan has remained almost the same as that of his predecessor, although it has a richer equipment and its dimensions are increased. The length of the car was increased by as much as 75 mm to 5 137 mm, 55 mm in width to 1 949 mm, and height – to 16 mm to 1 460 mm. The distance between the two axes is also increased by 2 992 mm in this model. All this extra space has led to greater comfort for the driver and passengers. Audi engineers have stressed rather the aerodynamics of the new A8 and the result is available. The coefficient of drag in the luxury sedan is 0.26, with what can be praised as the hybrid Toyota Prius. It is against this indicator is due to one of the main credit for low fuel consumption. According to Chairman of the Board of Audi, Rupert Stadler, the new generation A8 is the sports sedan in its segment as it combines multiple functions in a new and intelligent way. The car has a multimedia technology MMI, as well as night vision system with a function to detect pedestrians and traffic means.
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The new Audi A8 is expected to debut around the end of 2010, but the photos that appeared in the forum VW Vortex, is expected to show a real prototype of the model. Of the photos seen A8 with shortened between wheel base body of the A6. The most curious is that the car has front grille in the style of the Mitsubishi, but even more paradoxical is that it is wise face emblem of the Japanese company. In any case, however, that travel on U.S. highway, not a Mitsubishi. The reader who made the photographs, says that the car is new A6 during the tests. He stresses that this is noticed before the VW Routan with camouflage. Meanwhile, the moment when the question appears conceptual model of the Audi, quite accurately fits the timetable on the release of their limo. They say that the flagman of Audi will appear at the motor fair in Frankfurt, but it is possible to postpone the debut of Detroit or Geneva. The design of the limo will be evolution of this model. Aluminum frame remains in D4, as saving nearly 150 kilograms of weight in the car compared to conventional steel version. The final mass of A8 should be between 1650 and 1900 kg – depending on the specification. (more…)

Yesterday the site Autovisie twiser published two photos of the new generation Audi A8. Can be viewed on one headlight of the car and part of the front bumper and radiator grille, but on the other it is covered with black canvas, as it stands is a member of the Management Board of Audi Michael Dick. According to preliminary information, the new Audi A8 will be built on entirely new chassis with a lightweight aluminum frame and the length of the car will be about 10 centimeters more than the current model. Regarding the engines are expected to undergo significant changes, leading to less fuel consumption and greater productivity, as between them will certainly have diesel 3.6-liter V6 petrol and 4.2 V8.
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