Audi creates double delight for Chennai Launches new Audi A8L and Audi RS 7 Sportback

Audi creates double delight for Chennai

Launches new Audi A8L and Audi RS 7 Sportback

·         Audi  Chennai ramps up its performance segment with Audi RS7 Sportback priced at INR 135 Lakhs (ex-showroom Chennai)

·         Combines the power of a sportscar with elegance of a large, five- door coupé; Sprints 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; top speed of 305 km/h

·         Luxury Limousine segment gets strengthened with the addition of new Audi A8L 3.0 TDI to be available at INR 115 Lakhs (ex-showroom Chennai)

·         The Audi A8 is also available in 4.2 TDIq, with the power of 385 hp is ‘the Most Powerful Diesel Car in India’. This is available at 126 Lakhs (ex-showroom Chennai)

Chennai, June 6, 2014: Audi Chennai today announced the launch of its successful flagship – the new and comprehensively updated Audi A8L along with the sporty spearhead Audi RS 7 Sportback in Chennai today. The cars were unveiled by Mr Vishal Bellur, Regional Manager South (Audi India) and Mr. K. Subramanian, CEO, Jubilant MotorWorks, which has the franchisees for Audi Chennai, Audi Bengaluru and Audi Mangalore. Offering a superior blend of sophistication, progressiveness and sportiness, the new Audi A8L is priced at INR 135 lakhs and Audi RS 7 Sportback is priced at INR 142 lakhs ex-showroom Chennai.

“We are happy to have these two successful cars in our fleet at Audi Chennai. With the launch of the new all improved A8 PI, Audi consolidates its position of leadership in technology and design in the D segment of premium luxury cars. It was a big challenge to further improve an A8 that has been a nearly perfect complete car. With its Matrix LED headlights the new A8 announces that it is literally light years ahead of competition. The handcrafted excellence and almost infinite customization options gives the chosen few customers a car that is built just to suit their tastes. The Audi A8L truly personifies class luxury driving experience with its richness and superiority quotient. And the Audi RS 7 is a true delight when it comes to the performance segment. I am confident that the people of Chennai and Tamil Nadu will enjoy driving these star performers,” said Mr. K. Subramanian, CEO, Audi Chennai, Audi Bengaluru and Audi Mangalore.

At a glance: The Audi RS 7 Sportback

Design and body

– Large, five-door coupé with sporty, elegant proportions

– Distinctive, RS-specific design details

– Audi lightweight design: hybrid aluminum body

Engine

– 4.0 TFSI: biturbo V8 displacing 3,993 cc

– Output 412 kW (560 hp), 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft) of torque from 1,750 to 5,500 rpm

– 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds, top speed optionally 305 km/h (189.52 mph)

– Pioneering efficiency technologies such as Audi cylinder on demand (COD)

– ECE cycle fuel consumption just 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers (24.00 US mpg)

Power transmission

– Eight-speed tiptronic with a dynamic character

– Quattro permanent all-wheel drive with new center differential and torque vectoring, sport differential as an option

Chassis

– Specifically-tuned RS adaptive air suspension

– RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an option

– Audi drive select vehicle dynamics system with dynamic steering as standard

– 20-inch wheels standard, 21-inch wheels as an option

– Brake discs in wave design, ceramic brakes as an option

– Electronic stabilization control (ESC) with Sport mode, can be deactivated

Interior

– Black interior, carbon inlays, many details in aluminum look

– Illuminated doorsill trimstrips, RS 7 logos in the interior

– RS sport seats with integrated head restraints as standard

– Two rear seats with sporty contours

Equipment and trim

– LED headlights and rearlights

– RS-specific driver information system with shift light

– MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and BOSE sound system standard

– Numerous innovative assistance systems available as options

– Tire pressure monitoring system with air pressure and temperature display

At a glance: The new Audi A8L

Drive

–One TFSI and two TDI, output of 184 kW (250 hp) to 320 kW (435 hp)

–Audi A8 4.2 TDI gains 25 kW (35 hp); the output now is 283 kW (385 hp)

–Cylinder on demand (COD) system for cylinder deactivation under part load with 4.0 TFSI engine

–Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with V8 gasoline engines

–Eight-speed tiptronic and quattro drive system standard

Chassis

–Adaptive air suspension with electronically controlled damping, Audi drive select

–Power steering with electromechanical drive; alternatively dynamic steering

Body and Design

–Aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) body, weighs just 231 kilograms (509.27 lb)

–Headlights with optional revolutionary Matrix LED technology, with highly precise electronic control and dynamic turn signals

–Dynamic turning signals in the LED rear lights

Interior and controls

–Numerous seat variants including ventilation and massage, A8 L with option for relaxation seat in rear with power fold-out footrest

–Spacious, exclusive interior, superb craftsmanship

–New inlays and grades of leather in the interior, including Audi design selections

–Optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System and rear seat entertainment

–Standard MMI navigation plus

–Park assist system with 360 degree surround view cameras

–Wi-fi hotspot

– Air Ioniser

–Host of combination through Audi Exclusive