New Audi A8 2012 hybrid

audi a8 hybrid

Audi announces the release of cost-effective and powerful model of Audi A8 2012 hybrid, which will begin mass production in 2012. The combination gasoline and electric motors give Sedan Audi A8 2012 Hybrid performance 12-cylinder power unit with low fuel consumption, comparable to the consumption of 4-cylinder engine a modest amount.

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Audi A8 Hybrid Features
Overall performance in co-operation of both engines is 245 horsepower with peak torque of 480 Newton-meters.
Average consumption of Audi A8 Hybrid does not exceed 6.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
The internal combustion engine Audi A8 Hybrid TFSI 2.0-liter develops 211 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque available from 1,500 to 4,200 rev / min. The electric motor has a power of 54 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque, available across the rev range.

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Electric motor with permanent magnets located between the internal combustion engine TFSI and 8-speed transmission, Tiptronic, which transfers torque to the front wheels, and change the connection engine is multi-disc clutch with accurately and reliably operating in an oil bath. The manufacturer reported that at a cruising speed of 60 kilometers per hour Audi A8 Hybrid can travel only on electricity up to three kilometers.

With the simultaneous operation of engines at full capacity, Audi A8 2012 Hybrid accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of hybrid car is 235 kilometers per hour. The driver is given a choice of three modes, each offering its own advantages.

EV – preference is given to work on electricity, using minimal resources combustion engine;
D – mixed-mode with optimal operation of both engines;
S – Sport mode which uses the maximum possible resources car.
Informing the driver of the Audi A8 Hybrid engines work in real time is on the display devices.

Located in the trunk of a lithium-ion battery pack weighs less than 40 pounds, and has an output of up to 40 kW. The maintenance required for the efficient operation of the battery Audi A8 Hybrid temperature control is carried out either through the automatic air conditioning, or the flow of the salon. Obstacles to heat the motor and control unit used water cooling.

Externally, Audi A8 2012 Hybrid can be identified by a standard 18-inch or 19-inch wheels with mnogospitsevym design helps cool the braking system and the color Arctic Silver. Climate control, covering the three zones, the lights using LED technology and a premium BOSE audio system with surround sound, are offered as standard equipment.

The automaker reports that the Audi A8 Hybrid will be one of the lightest in the segment, as the car body is made of high strength steel frame and lightweight aluminum for the wings, hood with the trunk, door linings and roof. The use of aluminum parts has led to a 40 percent weight reduction of Audi A8 2012 Hybrid when compared with the construction made of steel.