Latest information: Audi A8 To Get A Facelift

Audi has worked very little to update its A8 edition. Its competitors like Mercedes Benz S class, Lexus LS and new BMW 7 series have received facelifts to move with the latest technology. Audi CEO, Rupert Stadler has now confirmed that the company is planning to upgrade the current edition and the new edition will be available in the second half of next year as the 2011 model. The company plans to reveal finer details by November this year.

The latest spy shots that were released revealed the body style design for the A8 which would include the LED daytime running lights. Audi chief designer Stefan Sielaff has declared that the next gen theme would be elegance, with softer flowing lines while the third gen would be stronger, sharper and more precise.

There are reports that Audi may introduce a four cylinder version overseas. The nest gen Audi will be crafted with aluminum body to keep a check on the weight. Audi engineers estimate that approximately 330 pounds of weight will be saved when compared to steel body. It is expected that the cars final curb weight would range from 3,630 pounds and 4.180 pounds depending on the model specification. It is expected that the standard model which will be launched in Europe will remain front wheel drive but all-wheel drive variants will feature the latest quattro torque vectoring Sport Differential which will offer improved traction and stability. The company proposes to equip power steering, air suspensions, pedal response and transmission system.

The four cylinder engine would generate approximately 230 pounds Audi will also provide engine options such as 3.0 liter V6 TDI which would produce 250 hp alternatively a 3.0 liter V-6 FSI which would produce 290 hp or a 340 hp 4.2 liter V8 TDI or 372 horsepower 4.2-liter V-8 FSI and finally the S8 would be equipped with 5.0 liter V10 FSI which would generate 620 horsepower.

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