2010 Audi A8 Audi will use the new ultra-flexible “MLP” platform. This A4, A5 and A7 upcoming used the same chassis. The new A8 should extensive use aluminum and magnesium materials, to reduce the weight of sedan. 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine will continue in the new A8, but there are several improvements, while power will appropriate increase. Whether it will be used Audi A6 and the S5 currently super-powered V6 engine is unknown.

The new Audi A8 will equip with the latest version of the Quattro full-time four-wheel drive system, which has torque vector distribution systems.. The new A8 is scheduled for commissioning in 2010 three quarters of the Neckarsulm plant in Germany.