Audi S8 2018
Audi S8 is in market since 1996 while current S8 2018 is based on 3rd generation that was introduced in 2012. From the first day S8 build solid reputation and the current one following the same path by staying true to the original by combining luxury and performance together. Audi was thought to be quiet and bit slow that is why Audi was come up with S8. Audi made many significant changes with every generation to make this vehicle more sporty and executive at the same time while the current one is even far better than all old generations.
Audi S8 is an eye Catcher:
Good looks always attract the users and this is the most important ingredient that found in all cars of Audi, S8 also have great exterior composed of front carbon fiber splitter, carbon air intake inlets and a black grill. Rear side of S8 is more salient with carbon boot lip, smoke rear lights and two black twin pipes of the sport exhaust system. Same like outside interior of S8 is so composed and beautiful with alcantara on seats and specific red stitching all around.
Audi S8 in terms of Comfort:
Air suspensions in all Audi’s allow the driver to shift between Comfort and support modes but the comfort mode in S8 is fairly firm. Because of this sportiness in suspensions you will not get smoother ride in S8 but will experience clear bumps on roads. Seats of S8 are so good with comfort and supportiveness but on rear seats you can experience the issue with leg room while head room is much better than many other vehicles. Even though it didn’t give smoother ride on roads but interior of vehicle is so quiet and calm all because of noise cancellation technology by Audi.
Engine and Performance:
Audi S8 2018 has 4.0 L twin turbo engine v8 engine that produces 605 horse power and 700nm@1750Rpm torque. With V8 engine Audi S8 can reach up to top speed of 190 miles per hour while it just takes 3.3 to 3.7(official by Audi) seconds to reach 0-60 miles per hour. This V8 engine is paired with 8 speed trip tronic transmission by ZF which helps to give solid performance with Quick shifts. Its handling is great, as the air suspensions helps to tackles the corners efficiently and quickly.
Packages with Audi S8:
It is the only Audi which come with assistance package that includes parking assistance plus, lane assist insight, adaptive cruise control and Audi connect. If you want it to make sportier than you can try dynamic package that gives sport exhausts as standard.
Competitors of Audi S8:
- Mercedes AMG S63
- Jaguar XJR
- BMW 7 Series
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Porsche Panamera Turbo