Drive system

  • 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.