Audi A8 2019 - Steering System

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Steering system
Electromechanical progressive-rate steering
The AudiA8 uses the electromechanical steering system
used previously in the 2017 AudiQ7. Progressive steering is
standard. An electrically adjustable steering column is
basic equipment. A heated steering wheel is available as an
option.
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Dynamic all-wheel-drive steering
As a logical development of the all-wheel-drive steering
system, oered for the first time in the 2017 AudiQ7, a
new system - dynamic all-wheel-drive steering - is optional
in the AudiA8. A new feature is the combination of rear
axle steering and dynamic steering. This allows the front
and rear axles to implement defined steering angles inde-
pendent of the driver.
This improves key subjective and objective dynamic steering
characteristics, such as:
› Smaller turning radius.
› Reduced steering eort.
› Much better agility, particularly at low and medium
speeds.
› Improved driving stability, specifically during lane-
changing and evasive maneuvers.
› Improved response and faster vehicle reaction times.
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