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Audi S8 it is equipped with the new engine V10, in which are assembled the best features super-penalty Lamborghini Gallardo. 10- drum engine with a volume of 5,2 l develops the power of 450 hp and the torque of 540 nm, whose maximum value is attained at 3 500 r/min. Gasoline engine Audi S8 is equipped with the system of the direct fuel injection FSI, which makes possible for it to develop exceptional power. This sedan is accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h for 5,1 s. the electronic limiter of maximum speed it is established on the mark 250 km/h.

Transmission and chassis S8 were modified. The constant complete drive quattro of last generation uses the differential, capable of redistributing the torque between the axes. More rigid tuning of adaptive sport pneumo-suspension and finished steering control ensure the precise conversion of power and dynamic characteristics of transmission into the speed of motion. Into the standard assembly S8 enters 6- stepped gearbox with function tiptronic.

V the base assembly of sport sedan enter the 20- one inch cast disks S- design and wide-profile tires 265/35. Outstanding brake characteristics are reached due to the application on all wheels of 18 one inch ventilation retarding discs. Brake supports are painted in the black color with the titanium emblem S8. The diameter of the retarding discs of front wheels is 385 mm, rear - 335 mm. the installed to order ceramic disks, proposed from the summer of 2005 on 12 drum models A8; they will be also proposed as the option on S8.

Concerning design - the most striking changes occurred in the appearance of the forward section of the automobile, which decorate the original radiator lattice Audi Singleframe with emblem S8 of the light grey color Platinum and the vertical chrome-plated counters. Three lower air ducts are located under the lattice in the cuts of apron. Two large air ducts under the headlights are closed with cellular lattices. The design of tail end is renovated by emblem S8, presence spoiler fd0 and, the combined with the cover luggage compartment, the lung by the bend of apron and four oval exhaust pipes.

Salon S8 is enriched by the collection of new details. For the first time standard assembly includes the two-colored finishing of seats with the seams of contrasting color. Door thresholds obtained emblems S8 and inserts from polished aluminum or uglevolokna. The handle of the selector of gearshift is finished by the skin and aluminum. The panel of instruments contains the white indicator pointers, the light grey scales and the signatures, executed characteristic for the model number S by italics. Into the base equipment entered navigation system with the system of reading DVD- disks and audiosistema stereophonic sound with D -ce1ndjerom, and is optionally accessible audiosistema Bang & Olufsen with the power of 1100 W.

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