Information on Audi S8

The Audi S8 is a performance sedan offered by this German manufacturer that is only sold every now and then. In North America, it is the third vehicle from the Audi line within the “S” category to be offered to the public.

There have been two generations of this high-luxury vehicle that are both based off of the design and style of the A8. In comparison to the Audi A8, the S8 offers a suspension that is tuned more to a sports-type vehicle. Additionally, this style of the Audi sedan features a more powerful engine, brakes and appearance. When speaking in terms of its weight, it contrasts the rugged look with its all-wheel-drive system and lightweight curb features.

The Audi S8 first made its debut onto the market in 2001 for its first-generation design. It was equipped with a 4.2-liter engine that produced 360 horsepower. It was then discontinued for the 2004 production year and went on a three-year hiatus, until it came back to the market with its second-generation design in 2007. This new and improved style of the S8 had a new engine displacement of 5.2-liters and optimized the delivery of its power by adding an FSI direct injection system.

New editions of the Audi S8 are currently not available as the second generation of the vehicle went off the market in 2009. Some of the features that are included on the latest model include a Bose sound system equipped with 12 speakers, retractable side mirrors and a Bluetooth communication system with a Bluetooth-enabled navigation system setup.