The A8 is Audi’s flagship sedan and it offers four engines to choose from: supercharged gas and turbocharged diesel V-6s, a turbocharged V-8 and a W-12, so named because it has four cylinder banks that overlap in the shape of a W. Competitors include the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Bentley Flying Spur. A performance model, the S8, comes with a V-8 engine.
(Skip to details on the: S8) New for 2016 A Sport model is powered by the turbocharged V-8 and has a unique front bumper with air intakes in the lower part, new side sills and a new rear diffuser. Significant Standard Features
Eight-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive
Adaptive suspension
LED headlights
Heated leather front seats
Automatic air conditioning
14-speaker Bose surround sound audio system
Navigation system with Google Earth imagery
Audi Connect with Wi-Fi hot spot
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
Rear entertainment system
Head-up display
Adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning
Lane departure warning and prevention
Night vision with pedestrian and animal detection
S8 Fortified with a 520-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine, the S8 is the hot rod of the A8 line. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and driver-selectable settings for the steering and suspension. Rivals include the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and BMW Alpina B7. What’s Special
