At a glance
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- 4.0 TFSI engine with 445 kW (605 hp) and up to 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of torque in overboost
- Power increased 63 kW (85 hp) compared with S8
- Zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.8 s, top speed of up to 305 km/h (189.5 mph)
- Specially tuned engine controller with speed and charge pressure boosting, modified exhaust valves, optimized efficiency of inner turbocharger geometry
- Eight-speed tiptronic, quattro drive with sport differential and adaptive air suspension sport are standard
- Modified sport exhaust system for unmistakably sporty V8 sound
Chassis
- Track width: 1,632 mm (64.3 in) at front axle, 1,623 mm (63.9 in) at rear axle
- Custom-designed cast aluminum wheels in 5 twin-arm design, size 9J x 21, 2765/35 R 21 tires, available in three versions
- Dynamics package with carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brakes and dual-branch sport exhaust system, top speed boosted to 305 km/h (189.5 mph)
- Special tuning of sport exhaust system, dynamic steering and adaptive air suspension sport
- Assistance package includes adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function, Audi active lane assist, Audi side assist, park assist plus and Audi pre sense plus
Body and design
- Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum body weighs just 231 kg (509.3 lb)
- Length 5,147 mm (202.6 in), Width: 1,949 mm (76.7 in), Height: 1,458 mm (57.4 in), wheelbase: 2,994 mm (117.9 in)
- Some of the standard design elements of the sporty top model are features in carbon, the black gloss package and darkened LED rear lights as well as a spoiler lip on the trunk lid
- Matt effect floret silver paint offered exclusively for the S8 plus
Interior and controls
- Sporty accents: Full leather package in black with contrasting stitching in Arras red and inlays in carbon twill, red
- Round instruments have gray dials and white pointers with dynamic sweep and S8 logo on tachometer
- Extensive standard features including MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Bose surround sound system and four-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
Production
- Manufactured at the Audi production site in Neckarsulm
The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.