Release Date

2015 Audi A8L

Audi offers from the third quarter of 2014 to the A8 L Security. Behind the immediately orderable model hides the armored special-protection version of the sedan. It meets the strictest guidelines in force for civilian vehicles. Audi will provide purchaser with comprehensive service offerings and a special training for drivers and vehicle owners.


Taken into account from the start
In the development of the A8 series, Audi has the special protection version from the beginning taken into account - as was an integrated approach that surpasses retrofit solutions far. With 5.27 meters long and 3.12 meters wheelbase Security is visually indistinguishable from the Audi A8 L Security Series version. The base is a modified Series body. Weighs about 40 percent less than a comparable steel construction. The specific components created by hand in a protected production environment. In about 450 hours of work trained employees build a she, before the body is transported back to the factory for final assembly.

Bulletproof with certificate
The new Audi A8 L Security has the official certification of the German bombardment Office in Munich ; it meets the requirements of ballistic class VR 7 on the BRV 2009. The abbreviation BRV stands for Bullet Resistant Vehicles. In the VR 7 class the most stringent requirements shall apply in the area of civilian armored sedans : The sheet metal and glazing of the vehicle cell must withstand firing with NATO hard -core ammunition . In some areas, the armor meets the criteria of class VR 9 and VR 10 The resistance to explosions was checked according to Directive 2010 ERV (Explosion Resistant Vehicles).

In the safety cell of the special-protection saloon, which is integrated as a self-supporting component in the body , are extremely tough and durable materials are used - hot-formed armored steel , aramide fabric , ceramics, special alloy aluminum and multilayer glass. The protective materials overlap at the crossing points.

Also holds shells was
The aluminum side sills close a massive ballistics profile , increase the protection against explosive weapons. The armored vehicle floor from a special aluminum alloy serves the same purpose . The new Audi A8 L Security withstand an attack with military hand grenades. Even an explosive charge , as defined by the test program , endangered the lives of the passengers do not have as evidenced tests with dummies .

At the door windows , the front and rear audio special glass is used , which bears on the inside of an audio A8 L Security splitter resistant polycarbonate layer . A Door Stop function holds the door in any position .


maximum communicative
A central area of ​​special protection limousine is the so-called communication box in the luggage compartment . In addition to the control units for the vehicle and communications electronics , it contains an extra battery and part of the optional components that further enhance the protection of passengers. On request, battery and fuel tank are specially protected beyond.

The standard features of the new Audi A8 L Security also includes the intercom, the passengers can communicate with the windows closed to the outside world . She uses a speaker in the single-frame grille as well as microphones for indoor and outdoor use.

Escape route as standard
Audi holds for the new A8 L Security many options that improve the protection on. One of them is the emergency exit system , a patented technology of the brand. When the driver or rear passenger pressing a sealed switch and remove one of the inner door handles, pyrotechnical separating screws loosen the hinges in the door from the body - this can be slight pressure to push open outwards.

Another feature is the fire extinguisher system , which is activated by pressing a key or by thermal sensor . The emergency fresh-air system operates with two pressure bottles, which are housed in the protected area . By pressing a button , it supplies the interior via vents with fresh air to breathe - in most cases long enough to pass through a danger zone or to leave. The system creates pressure in the car interior , thus preventing the penetration of toxic gases . Another option is the security start - here the driver activates the motor from a distance by radio. In addition, Audi also deals with individual special needs of its customers.


Lots of security takes a lot of power
As engines are available for the A8 L Security of the 4.0 TFSI with 320 kW / 435 PS and 368 kW with the W12 / 500 PS . In both cases, the Quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed Tiptronic take over the power transmission.

The interior is waiting with luxury seats and four-zone automatic air conditioning on with an ionizer , electric rear blinds, Bose surround sound system and a TV tuner . The navigation system reads the course of the route in advance and delivers the data to the control units for the Tiptronic , the headlamps and the optional ACC with Stop & Go function . Another series feature is the parking system plus with surrounding cameras .

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