SafetyEven before it left the drawing board, the A8 was already one of the safest cars in its class. State-of-the-art digital modelling allowed designers and engineers to take into account every angle and every situation. When the real vehicle was put to the test, its performance was exactly as predicted - with outstanding levels of occupant safety. | |
quattro
quattro four-wheel-drive is at the core of Audi's innovative technology. quattro gives the A8 outstanding traction and performance in any weather. At a time when four-wheel-drive is still a unique feature in the luxury class, Audi safety is miles ahead.
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| Air bags
Front seat passengers are protected by airbags with two-stage activation, while the driver is protected by an innovative ring-type airbag, whose radial unfolding pattern is proven more effective in reducing accident injury. | |
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Active head restraints
Head restraints can play an active role in reducing injury. In the event of a rear-end collision, the A8’s restraints pivot forwards, reducing the risk of whiplash
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| Audi Space Frame III
In its third generation, the Audi Space Frame exceeds all current industry standards. Its high torsional stiffness improves both ride and handling, making it just one more example of Audi’s innovative safety technology.
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ESP
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) reacts faster than even a racing driver could to bring hazardous situations under control. By monitoring wheel speeds, slip angles and the position of the steering wheel, ESP can apply brakes and reduce power to individual wheels until full traction and control is restored.
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