After the Audi A6 hybrid, here is Audi’s flagship sedan, the A8, in hybrid form which should be ready to hit markets in 2012. The model is a direct development on the A8 Hybrid Concept that we saw at last year’s Geneva Show and should finally bring Audi fully into the hybrid segment, making it competitive as it does so.
The Audi A8 Hybrid uses the two-litre TFSI engine with 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque, and matches it to an electric motor for a total of 245 hp and 480 Nm. That’s not bad for a cruising sedan with some power behind it. The A8 Hybrid then goes on to use an eight-speed ZF transmission and a multi-disc wet clutch.
The A8 Hybrid battery of 1.3 kW can also do three kilometres at a top speed of 60 km/hr for a short zero emissions run, and Audi claims average fuel consumption of 6.4 l/100 km. Getting to 100 km/hr takes 7.7 seconds and the top speed is 235 km/hr. Driving modes include “EV” for zero emissions, “D” for hybrid setup, and “S” for a more dynamic drive.
The Audi A8 Hybrid can be spotted for its Arctic Silver paint job, 18-inch alloy wheels (optional 19 inches available) and new hybrid logos on the outside. The A8 instrument panel has been redesigned to accommodate a charge indicator. The production model will go on show at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for 2012 sales.
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