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HERNDON, Va., November. 1, 2010 – The 2011 Audi A8 ushers in a new era of progressive luxury as the flagship sedan of the Audi brand. As the first generational refresh of the A8 line since 2004, the 2011 A8 decisively exemplifies what the Audi brand has come to stand for among the otherwise derivative luxury performance competitors.

The 2011 A8 is the third generation of the A8 model line and is built on Audi’s proven combination of an ASF ® , MMI ® user interface, stately interior craftsmanship, quattro ® all- wheel-drive and adaptive air suspension – innovations matched only by the optimized 4.2-liter direct injection V8 and all-new eight-speed automatic transmission. The significantly updated A8 drivetrain delivers increased horsepower, torque, fuel economy and performance over the previous generation, underlining the goal of delivering the discerning driver the ultimate in luxury driving dynamics and efficiency.

Definitive design elements drawn from the Audi pedigree characterize the A8 in the bold lines of an amalgam of luxury and performance. Inside, world-class materials welcome passengers, while an adjustable cabin lighting system sets the mood. The driver’s experience in this realm captures the essence of Audi. Like the rest of the all-new 2011 A8, the new model’s 4.2 FSI ® V8 powerplant returns with significant improvements in both performance and comfort. Refinements include an increase to 372 hp versus the previous car’s 350 hp and a complimentary growth of torque to 328 lb-ft against the previous car’s 325 lb-ft. Audi valvelift system complements the revised engine, and FSI direct injection cements Audi as the only car company in the U.S. that sells 100 percent of its gasoline engines with direct injection. Lastly, 0-60 mph times have improved to an estimated 5.7 seconds.

For those in search of the ultimate in performance and luxury, the A8L W12 will no doubt fit the bill. Thanks to the implementation of Audi FSI direct injection, the big engine generates a full 500 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, as compared to the previous car’s 450 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. The increased performance is enough to push the long-wheelbase A8 to 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds (est). Despite the obvious performance gains of the 2011 A8L W12, the new car manages to be about 12 percent more efficient than the outgoing model.

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