Next generation Audi A8 expected to arrive in 2010

According to German-based Automobilwoche, Audi has revealed that the next generation Audi A8 luxury sedan is set to arrive sometime in 2010. More than just the approximate launch schedule, we also know that Audi’s flagship model is also expected to feature two diesel and two petrol powerplants.

To help Audi keep up in the “fuel efficiency” bandwagon, the auto maker will also add an engine start-stop system while the super-fast S8 model is expected to carry a 5.0 litre V10 FSI that is good for 620HP.

Another improvement that we might see in the new Audi A8 is the utilization of the Audi’s second generation Alluminium Space Frame (ASF 2) which features an aluminum passenger cell with steel and foam built in to reinforce certain vulnerable areas. Expect a preview of the Audi A8 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show which is set to kick start in September this year.

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Harvinder Sidhu

Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

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  • Bob_B78 on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    1st to comment!

    Very cool car!!

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  • kei9 (Member) on Mar 16, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    New technologies agian from Audi.

    As for the sketch, it looks badass. there might look TOO much similarities within the Audi model range but how can you complain when this looks so zesty.

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  • raybrig85 on Mar 17, 2009 at 2:25 am

    [quote comment="221192"]volvo is better than audi[/quote]

    yeah..volvo is one of the best..but when u compare it with audi…i think it is not..maybe u should try test drive both volvo n audi..then u cn make the cnclusion…

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  • expect the transporter to drive this in the next transporter movie. it will make a debut there on the screen first.

    just kidding…….

    looks cool. doesnt detract too much from the very nice audi corporate grill.

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  • Luqman on Mar 17, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    [quote comment="221192"]volvo is better than audi[/quote]

    Really ? Volvo bought the 5 cylinder engine, which they still use today, in the early 1990s from Audi. It was originally designed for the 1st Audi Quattro…

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  • venven81 on Mar 17, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    guys, both Audi and Volvo make good quality cars. Don't go down the line comparing who's better than who.

    all of us have our very own favourite car be it Audi or Honda or Merc or etc…

    cool man cool….

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  • Reggie on Mar 18, 2009 at 6:41 am

    AUDI is MUCH better than VOLVO/FORD

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  • Stokeng on May 16, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    no no audi is much much better than volvo.

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