EuroCarBody Award 2010

The Art of Progress

Audi – The new A8

Andreas Fidorra Jürgen Baur

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 Agenda

Project tasks

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 Project tasks
The new Audi A8

► Consolidation of market position within premium segment

► Increase of customers within strategical target markets such as Asia, USA and AGCC
► Representation of market values sporty, progressive and high quality

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 Project tasks
The new Audi A8

► Demonstrates „Vorsprung durch Technik“ and supreme functionality

as a leader in innovation
► Immediate contribution to the financial company success
► Exceeds the premium– and segment specific customer expectations
► Benchmark for design philosophy of following Audi models

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 Project tasks

Mission: „The sportiest sedan within the luxury segment“

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 Project tasks Ultimate
Differentiators Audi brand
ambassador

Generous Dynamic
sense of space exterior design

STYLING

Outstanding interior DRIVING DYNAMIC Competitive handling

COMFORT
comfort AND EFFICIENCY characteristic

Driving comfort and Numerous techniques

premium acoustics to reduce fuel
consumption

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 Project tasks
Styling

► Development of branding through design elements

► Highest precision and a distinct styling expression
► Creation of an automobile personality at the highest level
► Charisma of sovereign composure and subtle culture

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 Project tasks
Comfort: interior dimension and space concept

► Benchmark for interior comfort, quality and appearance

► Significant increased room for rear passengers
► Head clearance increased by 6mm to predecessor
► Best in class in terms of elbow–width (1553 mm)

1467 W3-2

1553 W3-1 1034 W202

929 W207 906
1460 L212-2

H196
690
H100-B

1644 W101-1
1635 W101-2

1949 W103 L104 1003 L101 2992 L105 1142

L103 5137
2111 W144

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 Project tasks
Comfort: exterior dimension and space concept

► Width: A8: 1949 mm A8 L: 1949 mm

► Height: A8: 1460 mm A8 L: 1471 mm (+11 mm)
► Length: A8: 5137 mm A8 L: 5267 mm (+130 mm)

A8

A8 L

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 Project tasks
Driving dynamics and efficiency: modular longitudinal platform

► Carry over and use of aggregates and axles

► Carry over of the suspension and fuel modules
► Carry over of modular components such as air conditioning and radiator system etc.
► Use of electronic architecture and single components

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 Project tasks
Conflict of interests

► Increased customer requirements

► Improved comfort,
acoustics and stiffness
► High driving dynamic
with less fuel consumption

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 Project tasks

► Audi responds applying

comprehensive lightweight design

ASF®–Aluminium–Design reduces 40% of weight

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 Agenda

History ASF®

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 History ASF®
A8 (D2) Body concept

► First aluminium body in ASF®–Design

► Reversing weight spiral
► Use of specific aluminium semi–finished products on the body
(extrusions, castings–, sheet metal parts)
► 7 alloys with a yield strength range from 100 to 200 MPa

1994

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 History ASF®
A8 (D2) Production concept

► Pioneer within aluminium series manufacturing

► Implementation of the innovative self piercing rivet process in automotive production
► Self piercing rivets as innovation within production technology
► 70m MIG welding
► Half–automated production combined with manual processes

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 History ASF®
A8 (D3) Body concept

► Comprehensive use of large castings for functional integration

► Structure of ASF®–Design fundamentally adapted to series production
► Increase in rigidity due to clamshell bodywork
► 10 alloys with a yield strength range from 120 to 240 MPa

2003

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 History ASF®
A8 (D3) Production concept

► Fully automated production technology and heat treatment

during the cataphoretic painting process
► Implementation of laser welding and laser hybrid welding
► Online monitoring of accuracy and welding parameters
► Single–piece side panel in aluminium

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 Agenda

Development and production targets

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 Development and production targets
Body concept: technical development targets

► Realization of the ambitious styling

► Weight reduction as basis for efficiency and sustainability
► Adaptation of the body structure to the modular longitudinal platform–architecture
► Rigid construction for driving dynamics at the highest level
► Achieving the safety standards in the luxury segment

Weight

Styling
Stiffness Safety
Efficiency

modular longitudinal
platform–architecture

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 Development and production targets
Production concept: targets

► Accuracy and process stability

► Design for manufacturability
► Maximum integration into existing manufacturing structures
► 30% reduction of investment and labour costs
compared to predecessor
► Consistent use of tolerance management
studies during all development phases Design for
manufacturability

Maximum Process Reduction of

integration stability manual labour
efforts

Tolerance management

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 Agenda

Evolution and integration

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 Evolution and integration
Structure concept

► Homogeneous design of the crash load paths

► Lightweight design of structural nodes, for example A–pillar
► Energy absorbing structures
► Consistent structural use of hang on parts e.g. front end,
spare wheel well, stiffening bars, front and rear subframes

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 Evolution and integration
Material concept

Weight division by material and semi–finished products

Steel sheet Extrusions (Al)

parts

Aluminium Structure castings (Al)

sheet parts

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 Evolution and integration
Production concept

► Integration in the main assembly lines such as the floor subassembly,

the side and roof subassemblies and all hang on parts
► Maintaining of the assembling sequence
► Reduction of thermal joining techniques
► Re–use of existing laser cells and assembly equipment
► Modification and integration during continued production
► Complex scheduling with consideration of time frames for modification
Radhaus hi. aussen
SGR Vorderwagen

Seite aussen li.

ET Kotflügel li.
Seite innen li.

Frontklappe
Türen links
Säule B li.

SAD

ZP 5.1 ZP 5.3

B0

Unterbau 1 Unterbau 2 Unterbau 3 Aufbau 1 Aufbau 2 Aufbau 3 Aufbau 4 Anbau/Finish

2009 2010
SGR Hinterwagen

Seite aussen re.

ET Kotflügel re.
Seite innen re.
QT Hutablage

Türen rechts

Heckklappe
Säule B re.

A8 (D3)
A8 (D4)
A8 L (D3)
new building integration A8 L (D4)

19 months

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 Evolution and integration
Virtual planning

► Virtual planning in order to support and secure the integration solution

► Integration into existing production line with extension of buildings
► Factory and production hall layout – virtual planning using Navisworks®
► Facility design – virtual planning using Process Designer®

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 Evolution and integration
Integration into vehicle–body assembly line

► Integration of equipment during production time–out

► Optimization and qualification while production continued A8 (D3)

► Transfer scenario within 19 months Starting situation

► Being challenged by scaling of ramp–up and volume planning

A8 (D3)
Step 1

A8 L (D4)
Step 2

A8 L (D4)
Status after implementing A8 (D4)

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 Evolution and integration
Production concept: assembly sequence

Front structure Centre floor Rear end structure

Bodywork 1 Bodywork 2 Assembly hang on parts

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 Evolution and integration
Methodology of design suitable for production

► Accompanied, inter–divisional workshop–cascade (Concept – Product – Process)

► Target achievement process for structural functions, parts costs and investment
► Feasibility study of BIW concept, manufacturability and process stability
► Compliance of design standards and product standards

Audi–Product Process LF
P r o d u c t d e f i n i t i o n P r o d u c t d e v e l o p m e n t
Component development Series development/ series preparation

Concept phase

Design phase

Validation phase

Concept–Workshop I Concept–Workshop II 3–P–Workshop Product 3–P–Workshop Process Ramp–up Workshop CIP–Workshop

►Adjustment of P– and ►Achievement targets ►Product concept ►Cycle time adjustment ►Cycle time ►Workflow
E–premises function, direct costs and ►Feasibility ►Optimizing of product ►Layout ►Manufacturing
►Target definition investment ►Manufacturability ►Layout time
►Tolerance management ►Time spreading

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 Evolution and integration
Impact on products

► Continuous simulation of accessibility from predevelopment until implementation

► Shared equipment for A8 and predecessor,
requirements on geometry references
► Prioritization of mechanical joining technique
(Modification of joining directions, flanges and component geometries)
► Target: optimizing of quality and costs of joining processes

Modified areas

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 Agenda

Innovations in detail

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 Innovations in detail
Omega cross member

Improved passenger protection due to an optimal load distribution against intrusions

Increase of body stiffness
►High–strength 3D bent double hollow hydroformed extrusion
►Using brackets at both ends compensate tolerances and distribute forces equally

Maximised node stiffness and highest accuracy in production

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 Innovations in detail
Gapless roof joint (Dachnullfuge)

Implementation of the ambitious styling

► First time produced 1800 mm long laser welded gapless roof joint on each side
► Highest quality requirements solved by a design that allows tolerance adjustments
► Adaption of laser equipment from predecessor
► Challenge for A8 L: four roof variants with roof modules
Y–Balance Y–Balance
Z–Balance

Z–Balance

A8 gapless roof joint A8 L Panorama roof

Design solution – gapless roof joint for A8 and roof module for A8 L

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 Innovations in detail
Flow Drill Screws (FDS)

Reduction of thermal joint technique for more accuracy

► Special design solutions were required
► Use of 632 FDS in the body in white
► Short process time, single side access and automated process
characterizes this technique within the production
► Highest quality and precision due to mechanical joining technique

Axial strength: max. 1,5 kN

Process time: approx. 3,5 seconds
Amount equipment for FDS: 30 Front end

Using 632 FDS reduces 40 meters MIG welding

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 Innovations in detail
B–pillar made of partially form hardened steel

Minimal intrusion and exact deformation behaviour

► B–pillar made of form hardened steel and partially heat–treated
► Highest yield strength allows least material thickness
► Joint to the ASF®–Structure using FDS with pre punched holes and structural adhesive
► Space–saving spot–welding 22 MnB5 at HC 340
► Joining the HC 340 to the aluminium side panel with self piercing rivets

Spot–welded joints
HC 340

Self piercing rivets AC 170

Steel/aluminium 22 MnB5

The right material perfectly placed for best performance

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 Innovations in detail
Integrated suspension unit

Comprehensive total vehicle weight reduction

► Strut directly joined to the strut tower without the suspension bracket
► Integration of the upper control arm attachments into the strut tower
► Achieving the suspension tolerance requirements without machining
► Strength performance shown in FEA analyses were validated by tests
► Development of an assembly concept to position the upper control arms in tolerance
(Tolerance on centre of rotation < 1°)

Predecessor A8

Weight reduction of 3 kg per vehicle at remarkably reduced costs

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 Innovations in detail
Novelis Fusion AS250

Development of new alloys for weight reduction

► High strength aluminium alloy especially developed together with Audi
► Coppery core material with both–sided layer
► High yield and tensile strength while maintaining corrosion resistance
► Yield strength increased by 20%
► Applied on 15 aluminium components for the body structure

AC170

High strength AA 6111

Bending test

AC170

Weight reduction by approx. 6,5 kg per vehicle

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 Innovations in detail
Rear longitudinal beam – new design principle

Modular longitudinal platform architecture

needed a major change of the design principles
►Change in design: Applying a naturally hard casting alloy
and an aluminium closing sheet enabled cold joining technique

A8 (D3) A8 (D4)

Use of cold joining technique

MIG with new die plate

Elimination of thermal joining technique

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 Innovations in detail
Rear longitudinal beam – virtual engineering

Size and complexity of component required minimal distortion

►Development and qualification
of the naturally hard alloy (Castasil®)
and validation through virtual methods
►Defining load cases and preparing a package conform CAD model
►Optimization of topology by numeric processes following bionic principles
►Implementation of mould flow and solidification simulation

Designed for force distribution

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 Innovations in detail
Rear longitudinal beam – material development

Validation of material property and precision of components

► Development of substitute experiments through modern simulation methods
► Physical component tests to validate the deformation behaviour
► Qualification of the joining technique equipment (e.g. die–plate) and parameters

V crash

M crash

component crash barrier

Realization of demands on material properties and accuracy

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 Innovations in detail
Rear longitudinal beam – summary

► High function integration and a reduction of 9 components compared to predecessor

► Elimination of thermal joining technique
► Elimination of heat–treating – reduced unit costs, high accuracy and repeatability
► Reduction of production and logistic expenses
► Monitoring of the complete technology development and implementation of
components throughout the whole process chain

The largest structural casting made of a naturally hard aluminium alloy

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 Innovations in detail
Side panel – manufacturability

Implementation of the ambitious styling

► Design evaluation with all process involved divisions
(development, styling, surfacing (strake) and tool manufacturing)
► Surfacing (strake) analysis with feasibility proposals
► Generation of radii and assembly plans

Feasible design

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 Innovations in detail
Side panel – virtual validation

Feasibility study
► Forming simulation of the complete process
► Prototype production was a close–to–production process
► Stamping simulation including transfer operations
► Forming analysis to verify the stamping

Process and quality requirements fulfilled

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 Innovations in detail
Side panel – elastic and plastic forming behaviour

Ensuring the ambitious styling at the limit

► Continuous simulation of elastic and plastic forming through the complete
production process of the outer skin
► Simulation and reaction coupling of thermal influences during paint process
► Development of new simulation and evaluation methods

Single component process BIW process Paintwork Assembly process

Logistics/component handling

• Material properties • Joining technologies • Temperature distribution • Weight distribution during

• Sheet thickness • Processes • Heat expansion/ the hang on assembly
• Forming • Joining sequence –compression • Transport between stations
• Heat introduction

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 Innovations in detail
Side panel – elastic and plastic forming behaviour

Ensuring the ambitious styling at the limit

► Identification and influence of determining factors during production process

White: tensile stress

Black: compression stress

A8 (D3) strake A8 (D4) – Prototype A8 (D4) – Series

Process and quality requirements fulfilled

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 Agenda

Engineered hang on parts

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 Engineered hang on parts

Consistent lightweight design for the complete body in white

► All hang on parts made of aluminium
► Main joining technologies are clinching and hemming on the bonnet and deck lid
► Laser welding in door flange area and deck lid outside
► New door concept reduces vehicle weight by 11 kg compared to predecessor

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 Engineered hang on parts
Spare wheel well in fibre reinforced plastic

Comprehensive reduction of vehicle weight

► Decision for fibre reinforced plastic spare wheel well based on cost analysis
and package requirements
► Material PA6 GF60 – high mechanical properties with 60% of glass fibre
► Gas–Injection–Technology (GIT) – first time use for a component of this size

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 Engineered hang on parts
Spare wheel well in fibre reinforced plastic

► Weight reduction compared to a steel concept (approx. 30%)

► Significant reduction of components
► Component connection on two levels
► Increase of local and global stiffness

Supports the classical BIW functions

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 Engineered hang on parts
Hybrid front end

Comprehensive reduction of total vehicle weight

► Optimal distribution of crash energy into three load levels
► Increase of front end stiffness through double torsion ring
► Integration of mounting carrier for headlight, radiator and air conditioning condenser
► Manufactured as a single piece
Plastic–Aluminium–Organo–Hybrid–Technology component

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 Engineered hang on parts
Hybrid front end

► First use of organo sheets in front end

► Organo is based on a thermoplastic matrix reinforced with glass fibres
► Combination of optimized stiffness and strength

Short fibres

Injection Long fibres

Complexity of component

molding

Impact–
extruding Endless fibres organo sheet

Thermal forming Aluminium

Stiffness, strength, impact resistance

PA6 GF30

Organo

20% weight reduction compared to predecessor

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 Agenda

Results

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 Results
Crash

► Optimum crash and safety performance due to the high energy absorption
capacity of aluminium and the ASF®–Structure
► Safety aspects for passenger and partner protection in focus
► Repair friendly concept – german insurance classification VK 29

Side and pole impact

Front crash Rear crash

In best class

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 Results
Complies with all crash load cases
Front crash Side crash Others

FMVSS 208 Phase II

Euro NCAP FMVSS 301 NEW, 70%
0°, 35mph, frontal
Barrier (ES–2), 50 km/h 80 km/h (rear crash)
V8 TDI, AL951

FMVSS 208 Phase II

Euro NCAP FMVSS 216 NPRM
0°, 25mph, frontal
90°–Pole in front (ES–2), 30 km/h roof crush
V8 TDI, AL951

FMVSS 208 Phase II

FMVSS 214
30°, 25mph, frontal ECE R–14 (belt tension)
Barrier (SID–H3), 33,5 mph
V8 TDI, AL951

Euro NCAP
FMVSS 214 NPRM
40%, 64 km/h FMVSS 225 (Isofix)
75°–Pole (ES–2), 20 mph
V8 FSI QUATTRO

SINCAP FMVSS 208

Barrier (2x SID–H3), 38 mph roll over

IIHS
Damage Type
Barrier (2x SID–IIs), 50 km/h

In best class

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 Results
Interaction of passive and active safety systems

► Eight airbags
► Impact contour for partner protection
► Electro mechanical seat belt pre load system
► Braking guard system, anti–lock braking system
► Cornering light, night vision
pre sense basic pre sense rear braking guard side assist adaptive cruise control lane assist night vision

Integrated safety with Audi pre sense

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 Results
BIW stiffness

► Force flow and joints optimized in detail

► More than 3100 NVH simulations during development process
► Torsional stiffness 25% increased compared to the predecessor
► Torsional and bending stiffness of the trimmed body significantly increased

Bending 30,8
30,4
Torsion 30
29,6
29

+25 %

Frequency [Hz]
27

A8 (D3) Series A8 (D4) A8 L (D4)

Stiffness project targets achieved

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 Results
BIW stiffness

► Fine adjustment of material thickness and joining technology

► Local dynamical stiffness optimized in force distribution points
► Gauge optimization in all comfort relevant areas applied

Local dynamical stiffness

as example of the rear strut tower
Local dynamical stiffness [N/mm]

Front strut tower +89% Rear strut tower +69%

44750
39500
34250
A8 (D4)
29000
23750
18500
13250
A8 (D3) Subframe rear attachment +78%
8000
2750 Gearbox +81%
2500 Subframe front attachment +48%
80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190
Frequency [Hz]

Vehicle design for best comfort

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 Results
Weight change during the development process

► Weight reduction during the development process by optimizing the concept,

components and material thicknesses

247, 0 kg
Weight [kg]

Body–in–white: 231,0 kg
Body–in–white incl. hang on parts: 300,7 kg
236, 8 kg
235, 4 kg 235, 5 kg Project target: 233, 0 kg

231, 8 kg 231, 4 kg 231, 0 kg

Concept Release 1 02.2008 Release 2 01.2009 05.2009 SOP

Project weight target exceeded

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 Results
Lightweight Quality Index

1,2
mRK
Lightweight quality L =
CT x A
mRK = Body mass

1,6
CT = Torsional stiffness
1994 2003 2010 A = Area (track x wheelbase)
A8 (D2) 2,2 A8 (D3) A8 (D4) Lightweight quality with hang on parts: 1,6

Benchmark in luxury segment

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 Results
BIW concept

► Structural optimization for highest functionality

► Integration of partially form hardened steel components such as the B–pillar
► First time use of naturally hard alloys for large castings
► Preferred use of cold joining technologies, FDS and self piercing rivets
► 13 different aluminium alloys with a yield strength range from of 120 to 280 MPa

Highest BIW performance

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 Results
Number of parts – BIW

► Aluminium sheet parts: 155 parts

► Steel sheet parts: 33 parts
► Aluminium castings: 25 parts
► Aluminium extrusions: 30 parts - 20%
- 9%

► Total: 243 parts

Number of parts
A8 (D2) A8 (D3) A8 (D4)
334 267 243

Aluminium sheet parts

155 33 Steel sheet parts

Aluminium castings

Aluminium extrusions

25
30 Number of parts reduced

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 Results
Overview joining technologies in A8

NEW

NEW
Automated welded mass bolts

Laser welding in visible area

NEW

Solid self piercing rivets

A–pillar
NEW
FDS – Flow Drill Screws as replacement for MIG

Semi–hollow self piercing rivets

MIG welding 8115 WSE including hang on parts

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 Results
Joining equivalents
A8 (D3) Joining technologies : Harbour Value A8 (D4) Joining technologies:

- 27,7%
1962 Self piercing rivets 1847 Self piercing rivets
64 m MIG welding 25 m MIG welding
20 m Laser welding ZP–5 without doors and hatches 6m Laser welding
5m Laser–MIG welding 632 Flow Drill Screws
17 m Structural bonding 202 Spot welds
44 m Structural bonding

8115 WSE including hang on parts

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 Results
Production time

► Reduction of thermal joining technique

► Reduction of joining contents and the total number of components
► Design for manufacturability
► Optimization of layout and processes with 3P–Workshop Cascade

- 27%

Production time
A8 (D3) A8 (D4)

Contribution to total project result

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 Results
Investments

► Significant reduction of production equipment investment in spite of increasing

the production volume (existing building extended)
► Re–use of existing laser cells and production equipment
► Planned integration in body shop successfully implemented

- 80%
Infrastructure

-Production
40%

Investments
equipment

A8 (D3) A8 (D4)

Reduced investment costs

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 Results
Logistics

► Step by step transfer according to requirements of parallel operation

► Controlling the vehicle production and the material flow according to
the logistic process (Perlenkette)
► Fork lift truck free material supply in production
► Development of special boxes according to the picking concept and ergonomic
requirements

A520 F000
6 days prior ready–to–operate

Placing ID Definition Bodyshop Paintshop BDC Assembly

numbers pearl chain

A520

Demand calculation Suppliers

Lean supply chain management

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 Results
Integration result

► 19 months transfer period during parallel production

► Integration in two main steps and over weekends
► 80% cycle time achieved at start of zero series during mixed production
► 100% of the functional dimensions are within online adjustable limits,
96% within tolerance at SOP
► 160 vehicles per day starting in October 2010

Target achievement for quality, schedule and volume

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 Results
Contribution to sustainability – aerodynamics

► Development of main shape and detail optimization using numerical fluid dynamic
simulation CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
► Optimized airflow and acoustic efficient underbody trim piece design
► Efficient engine compartment flow Vehicle A8 (D3) A8 (D4)
► Optimized wheels and tyres CD 0,27 0,26

A 2,33 2,41
CD value 0,63 0,63
CD x A
0,45
0,43
A0 Range
0,40
A Range
0,38
C Range
0,35
D Range
0,33
0,30
0,28
A8
0,25
B Range
0,23
0,20
1,9 2,1 2,3 2,5 2,7 2,9
Frontal area [ m² ] CD value = 0,26 → best in class

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 Results
Contribution to sustainability – recycling and environment

► Closing the material life cycle: assorted return of production discarded metal
(and scrap) of body parts
► Reduction of CO₂ emissions within production of 4000t per year
► The ASF® consists of more than 50% secondary aluminium
► Average fuel consumption and emission 18% reduced
► The 3,0 TDI front–wheel drive produces only 159g/km CO₂ equates to 6,0l/100km

Improvement of the environmental balance

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 Agenda

Product highlights for the customer

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 Product highlights for the customer
Differentiator styling

► Straight contours and generous surfaces

► Extensive sense of space through horizontal line, wrap–around
► LED–headlights and rear lights
► Ambience lighting STYLING
► Audi design selection
► Gearshift in yacht optic
► Panorama roof

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 Product highlights for the customer
Differentiator comfort

► Noble ambience and generous interior space

► Interior made in highest manufacturing quality
► MMI Navigation with MMI touch
► Relaxing seat and Rear Seat Entertainment
► Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
► Audi drive select® with adaptive air suspension
► Premium acoustics – a new milestone in wind noise comfort compared to competition

COMFORT

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 Product highlights for the customer
Differentiator driving dynamic and efficiency

► Engine range – average fuel consumption and emissions reduced by 18%

► quattro® with sport transmission
► Eight–speed tiptronic
► Audi Space Frame ASF®
► The best aerodynamics compared to competition
► Dynamic steering

DRIVING DYNAMIC
AND EFFICIENCY

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 Product highlights for the customer
Press resonances

1. Platz im Vergleichstest: Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro

Der Audi A8 kombiniert modernste Assistenzsysteme,
Agilität und Komfort mit hoher Effizienz.

Der neue Audi A8 ist das Paradebeispiel einer modernen Luxuslimousine:

Außen groß und elegant, innen sehr edel.

Nicht nur im Alphabet der Erste … Unter den drei deutschen Top–Limousinen
ist der neue Audi A8 jetzt der Längste und bietet als einziger eine Aluminium–
Karosserie und Allradantrieb serienmäßig an.

Feudaler Innenraum: Keine Frage, im Fond sieht es gemütlich

aus. Auch größere Menschen haben viel Platz.

The A8, with class leading looks, comes with fine diesel
engines, an elegant cabin and a superb driving environment.
If you care about aesthetics, it is the limo of choice.

Einen besseren Platz als hinten rechts im neuen Audi A8 L gibt es kaum.
…offering dynamic excellence for those twirling the steering wheel and five–star
appointments for those occupying the rear seats. The 2011 Audi A8L W–12 is one
such vehicle.
… sehr sicher, hoher Komfort, viel neue Technik, ausgezeichnete Feinabstimmung,
sehr gute Fahrleistungen…

Der A8, daran ist nicht zu rütteln,

markiert ab sofort den Stand der Technik in der Luxusklasse.

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 EuroCarBody Award 2010

Thank you very much.

The Art of Progress

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