2018 Audi A8, First Photos and Video

2018 Audi A8 spotted testing on track and here you will find first photos and video. New A8 will be on market in 2017,which means that will be a model of year 2018.
Under the guidance of Marc Lichte,new designer of Audi since late 2013, will have and follow design of Prologue Concept. The size of the vehicle isn’t changing much compared with the current A8, though the nose looks to be a little longer.

Under the new sheet metal is the latest evolution of Audi’s MLB platform, which is destined for a number of Audi models and even some from Volkswagen, such as the new Touareg. The latest MLB platform made its debut in the 2017 Q7 and brings significant weight savings and compatibility with alternative powertrains.

The basic engine lineup should be similar to the current A8’s offerings, meaning V-6 and V-8 units. A W-12 is also likely to be offered once more, and we should see a plug-in hybrid option and possibly even a battery-electric option later in the life cycle. Some models are also likely to feature an electric compressor, particularly diesels. It’s unclear if a diesel will be offered in the United States, although one will almost certainly be offered in other markets.

There will also be loads of new technologies to aid the driver. For example, the new A8 will be the first Audi capable of handling some situations in full autonomous mode. It will be able to handle parking situations as well as driving in traffic at speeds of up to 37 mph thanks to a new feature called Traffic Jam Pilot.

Other advancements should include a new infotainment system with gesture control and new lighting technologies including organic LEDs in the taillights.