Audi A8 type 4N
Electrics and electronics
Self Study Programme 664
For internal use only.
Audi Service Training
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The fourth generation of the brand lfagship is once again the The mild hybrid dri e in the ne Audi A8 comprises 2 central
reference point deifning orsprung durch Techni thans to a ne building blocs. ne of them is the ater cooled belt starter
design language an inno ati e touch concept and the systematic generator mounted to the end face of the engine. A high perform
electriifcation of the dri eline. Not only that the Audi A8 type 4N ance poly belt connects it to the cranshaft. The belt starter
is the orlds ifrst production car to be de eloped for highly generator has a recuperation capacity of 2 W and produces up to
automated dri ing. tarting in 28 Audi ill successi ely bring Nm of torue.
piloted functions into production.
The second component is a lithium ion battery ith a charge
All units or in conunction ith the belt starter generator hich capacity of Ah and a oltage capacity of 48 olts. The nely
is the heart of the 48 olt electrical system. de eloped 48 olt electrical system is the main electrical system in
This mild hybrid technology mild hybrid electric ehicle the ne large saloon. The 2 olt electrical system is coupled to
enables the ehicle to coast ith the engine off and to restart the main electrical system ia a to con erter. The lithium
comfortably. t also has an ad anced start stop function and a high ion battery housed in the luggage compartment is about the same
recuperation capacity of up to 2 W. sie as a large lead acid battery. A closed loop air cooling system
pro ides for thermal management.
Taen together these measures further impro e the already high
fuel eiffciency of the engines by up to . litres per m during The 48 olt technology is particularly comfortable and
actual ehicle