Vehicle Overview
The S8 is the performance variant of Audi’s flagship A8 full-size sedan. Though it’s four cylinders short of the 12-cylinder A8 W12, the S8’s twin-turbo V-8 makes more power with 520 horsepower on tap. The S8 is based on the regular-length A8, not the extended-wheelbase A8 L. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and Jaguar XJ SuperSport.
New for 2014
Two previously optional safety features are now standard on the S8: a blind spot warning system and Audi Pre Sense Rear, which closes the windows and tightens the seat belts when a collision from the rear is imminent.
Exterior Highlights
- Aluminum body panels
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- LED taillights
- Quad exhaust tips
- Power trunk lid
- Soft-closing doors
- Adaptive air suspension
- Available solar sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Leather upholstery with contrast diamond stitching
- Heated and ventilated front seats with massage function
- Four-zone automatic air conditioning
- Power sunshades for rear side windows and rear window
- Navigation system that recognizes handwriting
- Bose surround-sound stereo with iPod integration
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Available Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Available rear entertainment system with dual 10-inch screens
Under the Hood
- 520-hp, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, according to Audi
- All-wheel drive
- Audi Drive Select adjusts engine, transmission, steering and suspension response
Safety Features
- Front and rear side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Front knee airbags
- Antilock brakes with 15.7-inch front discs, 14-inch rear discs
- Electronic stability system with traction control
- Blind spot warning system
- Available lane departure warning
- Available forward collision warning
- Available night vision with pedestrian detection
- Available adaptive cruise control
