The automakers have to reminisce with nostalgia the times when the only thing they had to fear when they took a camouflaged prototype of a public road, were the spy photographers. Now that everyone has a cell phone that shoots with comfort very good quality pictures and video (mutatis mutandis always) and a good connection to the internet, do not know where it will be leaking. Not that this is bad on second thought since it provides a relative publicity but do not shake.
Although as you can see the car is with heavy camouflage, aesthetic changes appear to be limited to a minimum. The mule we see that it has new bumpers, new light fixtures and new tailpipes.
Interior the Audi A8 will acquire new infotainment systems and possibly new dashboard. Under the hood is not expected to change so we can expect to see the 3.0-liter V6 TDI, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI, the 4.0-liter V8 TFSI and 4.2-liter V8 TDI. The hybrid version will still be equipped with the 2.0-liter TFSI and an electric motor, while the top models will be equipped with twin-turbo V8 4,0-liter TFSI and W12 6,3-liter FSI 500 hp performance.
As for the rest, anyway flagship Audi had practically everything. However the Mercedes Benz has launched its new S-Class and BMW is not far behind the development of the new 7-Series, Audi was “obliged” to renew the A8. So we are waiting.
