The Audi A8 (Typ 4E) was the second-generation of this model, showcasing a Volkswagen Group D3 platform and was announced to the public in 2002. The size was larger than the predecessor, making enough room for up to five adult passengers. The full design process started in Ingolstadt in 1997 and involved furthering various themes via sketch proposals and full size clay models. Eventually, two full size models were created and worked on from late 1998 to the end of 1999. To facilitate the exterior design, the body was crafted with aluminium compared to the previously used steel on the Audi A4 (B6).
The interior design team, led by Jurgen Albamonte, prioritised creating a driver-focused experience with major controls near the driver while making the overall feel more airy and expansive. This team achieved this via the Multi Media Interface, designed by Jurgen Schröder, as well as class-leading colour and trim from Barbara Krömeke and Melinda Jenkins.
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