The all new Audi S8 with a twin turbo V8 engine represents the most exclusive and fastest versions like all other Audi S and RS models. The Audi S8 is based on the previous A8 saloon but has an updated tweaks package to make an exclusive limousine like entry.
The 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine has more than 500bhp and styling tweaks added to the exterior and interior of the S8. Distinct from number of its rivals from Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar, the S8 offers Quattro four-wheel drive system to facilitate cope with the additional power and consequently, in the wet and wintry conditions it presents excellent grip. Regardless of the powerfully built performance, the S8 is still a silent and comfy limousine, with a comfortable and smart cabin while it is extremely accomplished, the luxurious S8.
Audi S8 Engine
It’s not equipped with a just V8, but a turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 exclusively generating 513bhp of power punch and 479lb ft of torque. The sprint time from 0 to 62 miles per hour is just 4.2 seconds and an impressive top speed of 155 miles per hour. But it’s not all about swiftness – regardless of the reality that it’s large and reckless V8 petrol, there is a great need to get some green points.
This engine offers cylinder deactivation system, which is capable of shutting down four cylinders while cruising on the motorway. Actually you’ll be able to pull off an alleged fuel economy figure of 31mpg, which is highly adequate for such a big vehicle. However, in reality we certainly not get more than 21.0mpg.
The new engine integrates Audi cylinder on demand technology that switches off four of the cylinders at lesser engine loads to trim down fuel utilization up to 10 percent at reasonable motorway speeds. With the conversion from V8 to V4, the engine changes its sound and quietness levels together with the exhaust sounds. The exterior of the S8 includes twin blades horizontal slates to build up the Audi grille and signature, lower bumper exhaust outlets on the back and air intakes on the front.
Audi S8 Interior 2014
It has quad exhaust outlets and 21 inches wheels. It has rear diffuser, aluminum optic mirrors, and rocker moldings to make the S8 more luxurious. The interior of the S8 has carbon atlas trim, an elegant steering wheel with three spokes, standard heating, cooling and massage functions are offered in the front seats with a diamond cross-stitch pattern on the Valcona leather.
