The new car model from Audi - a8 w12 looks extremely impressive. The body in black with an addition in the form of a pseudo-pipe in the exhaust system and elegant forged 19-inch wheels - this is not all that immediately catches the eye when looking at new items. The technical characteristics of the car are also impressive: it is possible to accelerate to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds, which is somewhat inferior to the main competitor S600 with a turbocharged engine. But this figure is 0.4 seconds better than the atmospheric 760i. For comparison, this list can replenish the Jaguar XJR, which also plays the Audi a8l w12 and accelerates to hundreds in 5.1 seconds.
But to believe this, while driving a car, is not easy. The reason for this is the high level of sound insulation and the almost perfect operation of the air suspension. Driving does not require special skills. Automatic gearbox with manual shift function for smooth gear shifting. However, the Audi a8 w12 looks somewhat “heavy”, and its total weight is just over 2,500 kg, which is not surprising for cars of this class. After all, the length of the car is 5062 mm, and the trunk volume of 500 liters can quite accommodate anything that you like.
The car engine is the most powerful hybrid of two V6. With a volume of 6 liters, it is capable of delivering 450 hp, providing excellent speed characteristics. According to company representatives, the noise from the engine is almost inaudible in the cabin. However, some motorists who have become owners of the Audi w12 note that at extreme modes the power unit still makes itself felt by shooting a tuned exhaust. Returning to the suspension, it can be noted that it is able to work in four modes:
Lift - specially for overcoming high obstacles (for example, curbs in parking lots).
Comfort - standard settings.
Dynamic - providing maximum rigidity and minimum clearance.
Auto - depending on the road and driving style, the stiffness and height of the suspension are set.
The automatic transmission in the Audi a8 w12 is up to standard. Of the minuses, we can only note the inability to jump several steps down immediately. But if you take into account that the car has a 12-cylinder engine, this drawback seems insignificant. The maximum speed of the car is 280 km / h. It would seem that with such driving characteristics the engine should consume a lot of fuel. But according to the manufacturers, the control flow in the city is only 20.5 liters, which is relatively small for such a monster.
No less interesting is the recognition system of the owner of the car. In the Audi a8 w12, it is called Keyless Entry. The essence of her work is that if a key is in your pocket, the door will automatically heat up. There are two ways to start the engine: use the central button on the front console or, as standard, use the key. The button on the panel is easily replaced by a touch device capable of reading a fingerprint. Roominess of the cabin is also not satisfactory. Naturally, there is climate control, curtains, heated seats. The safety of the driver and passengers is ensured thanks to 8
airbags, as well as
an emergency braking system (Brake Assist). The price of a car is $ 208,500.