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Audi has kept the new 2011 A8 in its classic form with a few softer edges added to the design. Of course Audi went LED light crazy with the headlights AND day-time running lamps which is a new cue styling aspect found in most of the new Audi lineup.  This is somewhat related to BMW’s halo lighting that automotive enthusiasts use as a way to identify what type of vehicle is coming down the road. Audi spared no expense when they were able to keep the weight of the new A8 about the same as the outgoing model while gaining an extra 3 inches in length and 2 in width. This was even accomplished with a new 8-speed automatic transmission connected to the 4.2-liter FSI V8 that delivers a smooth 372hp. 0-60mph figures should be around 5.7 seconds.

Below is the lengthy press release and video on the new 2011 Audi A8. Enjoy!

Fascinating sportiness, innovative technology and superior comfort: Audi is bringing the next generation of the A8 to the starting line. The new flagship demonstrates the brand’s proverbial Vorsprung durch Technik with its light aluminum body, its powerful and highly efficient engines, the further improved MMI operating system, new driver assistance systems, the full LED headlights and an elegant interior with a craftsman’s level of workmanship.

With all this technology the new Audi A8 offers the perfect synthesis of dynamics, perfection in design, workmanship and pioneering efficiency.

“The new Audi A8 is the sportiest sedan in its segment,” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “It combines numerous functions in a new and intelligent way. And it’s unmatched in the stylistic elements and impression of the interior.”

The new luxury sedan, to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2010, is a technical work of art. Its elegant and forceful body is an aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), weighing about 40 percent less than a comparable steel structure. The interior is captivating, with its new and spacious design and uncompromisingly high-quality workmanship full of attention to the smallest detail. The comfort on board is first class – from new, emotionally charged ambient lighting to the luxurious, power adjustable seats in the rear.

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