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Self-Study Programme 456 The Audi A8 ’10 Audi Service Training The Audi A8 ’10 combines excellent road holding with a high level The Audi A8 ’10 is a beneficiary of the new design direction at Audi, of ride comfort and unique design. which is based on the modular longitudinal platform principle. Key The Audi A8 ’10, the sportiest of the luxury saloons, clearly stands changes include the redesigned kinematics and elasto-kinematics, apart from its core competitors, combining outstanding standards the set-forward front axle and reconfigured front axle compo- of comfort and prestige with a potentially irresistible appeal. nents, the steering position under the centre of the front wheel The Audi A8 is synonymous with the innovative Audi Space Frame and the upper control arm mounting integrated into the body. (ASF) body concept, which has been systematically refined. An The new light system and the numerous electronic control units intelligent, modular front and rear Crash Management System arising from the increased use of infotainment systems have fully absorbs the impact energy at low speed. inspired groundbreaking new solutions in the Audi A8 ’10. The occupants of the Audi A8 ’10 reside in an interior that exudes For instance, most of the control units are installed in the luggage exclusivity and sporting elegance throughout, enhanced with a compartment behind the rear seat system. A FlexRay bus system myriad of innovative details that underscore its progressive design which controls data transfer by setting fixed transmission times and quality. has been integrated into the existing vehicle network. The engines of the Audi A8 ’10 and the eight-speed tiptronic have been developed specifically with a view to better fuel economy and