Audi 2009 A8 Brochure - page 24

The power of control.

The evolution of technology is the evolution of Audi. The commitment to innovative driving 

enhancements is second to none. Below are just four reasons Audi performance is unlike 

any other. Each is designed to deliver an unforgettable driving experience.

quattro

®

Adaptive cruise control

Adaptive cruise control monitors distance to the vehicle in front via radar 

sensors and automatically reduces speed, as well as resumes speed to 

maintain the driver-selected distance.

Developed and continually refined by Audi, quattro

®

 offers a significantly 

enhanced level of all-wheel drive performance. With a 60-40 [S8 is 40-60]

split of power between the front and rear in dry conditions, quattro

®

becomes simply superlative in the worst of conditions.

Audi lane assist

Peace of mind merges with innovation in this unique system that detects 

when the driver is outside of traffic lanes and sends a warning via a 

vibrating steering wheel.

Audi side assist

Audi side assist system monitors the blind spot areas at a range of about 

150 feet to the rear of the car for fast-approaching vehicles. If Audi side assist 

identifies another vehicle when you signal to change lanes, it informs you via

a flashing LED light in the exterior mirror housing.

A8.

 Technology