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Reserved for pure luxury.

Summary of Contents for 2009 A8

Page 1: ...A8 A8 L A8 L W12 S8 ...

Page 2: ... shown Offering a variety of configurations the A8 is peerless Power performance and luxury not typical of an automobile are all unparalleled in the finest Audi has to offer Motionless it still commands respect ...

Page 3: ...A8 4 2 shown Reserved for pure luxury ...

Page 4: ...A8 L W12 shown A8 L W12 shown Swift yet sumptuous the A8 L W12 assumes its place as the definitive luxury car among those who know Limited only in quantity ...

Page 5: ...S8 shown Unparalleled attention to absolutely everything ...

Page 6: ...8 shown The double entendre of power With the all aluminum Audi Space Frame ASF a ferocious V10 and the legendary traction and performance of quattro all wheel drive it is a power suit in every sense of the word ...

Page 7: ...hange in ride height results in a lower center of gravity and increased directional stability 3 Sport steering wheel The three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel provides easy access to infotainment functions 4 20 seven twin spoke wheel with summer performance tires The impressive 20 wheel is equipped with summer performance tires which help to improve handling and driving dynamics...

Page 8: ...on seat height seat and backrest angle and electric lumbar support Audi adaptive light Utilizing input from the steering and speed of the vehicle adaptive headlights pivot up to 15 degrees to allow the driver to see ahead in the dark by lighting up corners more effectively Audi adaptive air suspension Adaptive air suspension is an electronically controlled air suspension system at all four wheels ...

Page 9: ... the side doors making entry and exit of the A8 easy and comfortable Power one touch trunk open close The trunk can automatically be opened with a touch of a button found in three useful locations on the vehicle s key on the lower side panel of the driver s door and on the trunk lid itself Additionally a hands free close button is found on the inside of the trunk lid Feature not shown 5 Advanced p...

Page 10: ...ir while the ignition is off 5 Front seat ventilation and massage Seat ventilation regulates heat and moisture by means of a fan in each of the front seatbacks activated by a button within the climate control unit The massage unit relaxes back muscles with movement of lumbar elements and is activated by a button on the side of the seat 19 five spoke wheel with all season tires The five spoke desig...

Page 11: ... front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors measure the distance to the nearest object Intermittent audible tones indicate the distance to the driver 5 Rear Seat Entertainment System The Rear Seat Entertainment System includes two screens in the front headrests a DVD changer headphones and remote control operation Power door close assist This feature automatically assists the passengers in opening ...

Page 12: ... detail the overall interior excellence of the A8 L W12 Bang Olufsen Advanced Sound System This unrivaled sound system combines state of the art technologies that include Acoustic Lens technology proprietary Digital Signal Processing DSP and ICEpower digital amplification with a detailed study of the Audi interior More than a sound system built into a car the system is the ultimate driving and lis...

Page 13: ...to the dynamic character of the vehicle while greatly enhancing its active safety Power door close assist The front and rear side doors of the S8 are equipped with a power door close assist feature This provides enhanced comfort and convenience when entering and exiting the vehicle Feature not shown See page 37 for important safety information regarding summer performance tires Advanced parking sy...

Page 14: ... seats can select their required temperature and distribution of air individually for their particular seat 4 Black Alcantara headliner The black Alcantara headliner is a unique and revolutionary suede like fabric that is soft to the touch durable and easy to maintain 5 Leather appointment upgrade The superior leather upgrade includes upper and lower dashboard full door panels front seat back pock...

Page 15: ...y driving dynamics and superior handling and performance Summer performance tires are designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates They are not suitable for cold snowy or icy weather conditions If you drive under those circumstances you should equip your vehicle with all season or winter tires which offer better traction under those conditions We suggest you use the recommended w...

Page 16: ...ions Black Dark Brown Walnut Wood Inlay Light Gray Dark Brown Walnut Wood Inlay Amaretto Amber Sycamore Wood Inlay Cardamom Beige Dark Brown Walnut Wood Inlay Linen Beige Beige Birch Wood Inlay Espresso Brown Amber Sycamore Wood Inlay ...

Page 17: ...esso Brown Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Carbon Fiber Inlay Silver Black Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Black Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Carbon Fiber Inlay Amaretto Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Carbon Fiber Inlay Silver Light Gray Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Light Gray Gray Vavona Wood Inlay Carbon Fiber Inlay ...

Page 18: ...fect 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Oyster Gray metallic 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Northern Blue pearl effect 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Ice Silver metallic 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Ibis White 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Phantom Black metallic 2 1 3 5 6 4 A8 Savanna Beige pearl effect 2 1 3 5 6 4 Black 1 2 Amaretto 3 Light Gray 4 Cardamom Beige 5 Linen Beige 6 Espresso Brown ...

Page 19: ...r metallic S8 Ibis White S8 Cherry Black pearl effect S8 Daytona Gray pearl effect S8 Night Blue pearl effect 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 Black 1 2 Black Silver 3 Espresso Brown 4 Light Gray 5 Light Gray Silver 6 Amaretto ...

Page 20: ...luminum trim around windows S S S S Heated windshield washer nozzles S S S S Power glass sunroof with slide and tilt functions S S S S Bi xenon headlights with automatic self leveling S S S S Audi adaptive light including cornering light with auxiliary headlight S S S S Programmable daytime running lights S S S S Headlight washers high pressure retractable and heated S S S S LED exterior lighting ...

Page 21: ...nd variable valve timing Displacement 6 0 liters Bore 3 30 in Stroke 3 55 in Compression ratio 11 0 1 Horsepower 450 hp 6200 rpm Torque 428 lb ft 4000 4700 rpm 0 60 mph in seconds 5 0 Top track speed 130 mph Fuel economy estimates city highway 13 19 mpg A8 Model Configurations A8 4 2 350 hp with six speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all wheel drive A8 L 4 2 350 hp with six speed T...

Page 22: ...ve S8 5 2 Power and Performance 450 hp DOHC all aluminum 5 2 liter V10 with FSI Direct Injection with four valves per cylinder variable valve timing and two stage intake manifold Displacement 317 88 cu in Bore 3 33 in Stroke 3 65 in Compression ratio 12 5 1 Horsepower 450 hp 7000 rpm Torque 398 lb ft 3500 rpm 0 60 mph in seconds 4 9 Top track speed 155 mph Fuel economy estimates city highway 13 19...

Page 23: ...ke frames and is easy to use It features a molded front wheel well that lets the bike stand on its own allowing you to easily secure it Includes one bike holder Locks included Must be used in combination with the Base Carrier Bars sold separately 3 Ski Snowboard Attachment Rubber cushioned aluminum bars hold up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards Push button keyed locks open and close easily 4...

Page 24: ...i quattro offers a significantly enhanced level of all wheel drive performance With a 60 40 S8 is 40 60 split of power between the front and rear in dry conditions quattro becomes simply superlative in the worst of conditions Audi lane assist Peace of mind merges with innovation in this unique system that detects when the driver is outside of traffic lanes and sends a warning via a vibrating steer...

Page 25: ...ectronic Stabilization Program allows the driver to maximize control in adverse conditions or when the car is at its handling limit By employing a number of safety systems including ABS Anti lock Braking EBD Electronic Brake pressure Distribution EDL Electronic Differential Lock and ASR Traction Control in a fraction of a second the A8 intuitively helps the driver to maintain control Airbags Airba...

Page 26: ... Financial Services the four rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG Servotronic is a registered trademark of the AM General Corporation BOSE and AudioPilot are registered trademarks of the BOSE Corporation Tiptronic is a registered trademark of Dr Ing h c F Porsche AG Alcantara is a registered trademark of Alcantara S P A ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler AG HomeLink is...

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