Audi presented the new A8 L 6.0 Quattro. The family includes a W10 and even a W16 . The A8 L is aimed at the top Mercedes and BMW saloons, and having the W12 engine in production gives a sign that seeing it in production Bentleys and Bugattis may be coming nearer. The A8's engine has dry sump lubrication - usually reserved for performance cars.
Extensive use is made of aluminium in the body and suspension to keep weight down.
Safety is also important. Front seat occupants have front and side airbags and there are side airbags for the outboard rear passengers. In addition, Sideguard head airbags extend front and rear. Tyre pressures are monitored continuously and ABS and ESP are standard. Safety features include Sideguard head curtain air-bags for front and rear occupants.