After Q5, Q7 and A6, it is his turn to Audi A8 Hybrid, or put another way, the hybrid version of the high-end sedan Audi. Its fuel consumption and emissions data are announced a major step forward in terms of efficiency, with an average consumption of 6.4 l/100 km and emission level of 148 g / km of CO2.

Audi A8 HybridAudi A8 Hybrid will be completed in 2012 with the arrival of the expected Hybrid version. In this hybrid version, converge a gasoline engine 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder supercharged 211 hp, along with an electric motor-generator 40 kW. The system is almost similar to the one used in the Q5 Hybrid . In the case of German sedan, the hybrid system’s total power output is 245 hp with a torque of 48.94 mkg.

The heat engine and electric motor-generator Audi A8 Hybrid work simultaneously in almost all the time. This type electric motor is synchronous and has several functions. First, can propel the vehicle provided it does not overcome the three miles away at a constant speed of 60 km / h-mode hundred percent power can reach 100 km / h, before pressing the button will have ED located in the center console to the left of the clock . On the other hand, this motor also acts as an alternator-generator to recover kinetic energy generated in braking and deceleration, turning it into electricity and store it in its natural place, a lithium-ion battery placed under the trunk floor. It has a weight of 36.7 kg.

The Audi A8 Hybrid uses the automatic 8-speed Tiptronic. In terms of performance, announces a top speed of 235 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds. It is in the chapter on consumption and emissions where more highlights this version, with an average cost of gasoline of 6.4 l/100 km declared and an emission level of 148 g / km of CO2.

But hybrid technology itself is not the only note of this model efficiently. As is usual in the last car Audi A8 Hybrid has this philosophy of lightweight Audi Space Frame construction, with a body made entirely of aluminum. It has a weight of 231 kg, 40 percent lighter compared to a similar body made of steel.

Aesthetically, this hybrid version has very few differences on the outside compared to other variants of the Audi A8 Hybrid. Only alloy wheels new invoice (with a ten-spoke design and a diameter of 18 or 19 inches), the Hybrid name in the body and a new color for the same are the only distinguishing features. Meanwhile, LED headlights, climate control and three-zone sound system high fidelity Bose be part of the equipment of the Audi A8 Hybrid.

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