Audi S8#D4

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Audi S8

| image = Audi_S8_-_Tokyo_Motor_Show_2013.jpg

| caption = Audi S8 at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

| manufacturer = Audi Sport GmbH

| production = 1996–present

| model_years = 1996–present

| assembly = Germany: Neckarsulm

| class = Full-size luxury car (F)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| layout = Longitudinal F4 layout (quattro)

| platform = Volkswagen Group D platform
MLB

| related = Audi A8
Bentley Flying Spur V8

| engine = (D2) V8 4.2 L. (Volkswagen Group)
(D3) V10 5.2 L. (Lamborghini)
(D4/D5) V8 4.0 L. (CTGA)

| transmission =

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| predecessor = Audi V8

| successor =

| sp = us

}}

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The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car of the Audi S models produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant. The S8 is the mechanically-upgraded, high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.

(D2) First generation

Audi S8 (D2) was produced from 1996 to 2003. The car featured a 4.2 liter V8 with {{Convert|340|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The D2 S8 could accelerate from 0–{{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 6.2 seconds. It has a curb weight of {{Convert|1730|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. In 1999, the car was updated with a power increase to {{Convert|369|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, which brought the 0–{{convert|60|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration down to 5.6 seconds. Top speed was electronically limited to {{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. It has a curb weight of {{Convert|1845|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |title=All information about the generation: Audi S8 D2 |url=http://www.autobild.de/marken-modelle/audi/s8/d2/ |website=www.autobild.de |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=de}} An Audi S8 (D2) was chosen as the car of the protagonists of the film Ronin.{{cite web |last1=Pulman |first1=Ben |title=Audi S8 - Ronin |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/audi/audi-s8---ronin/ |website=CAR Magazine |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en}}

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(D3) Second generation

Audi S8 (D3) was produced from 2006 to 2010. The car was equipped with a modified V10 engine shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo of the same years. It produces {{Convert|450|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, detuned by {{Convert|50|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} from the Gallardo's power output of {{Convert|500|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} with the purpose of increasing its fuel efficiency.{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Merritt |title=LA 2007: Audi's 5.2L V10 FSI engine on display |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/17/la-2007-audis-5-2l-v10-fsi-engine-on-display/ |website=Autoblog |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en}} The top speed is electronically limited to {{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. Acceleration from 0–{{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} takes 5.1 seconds. It has a curb weight of {{Convert|1940|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |last1=Towler |first1=Adam |title=Audi S8 2002-2015 review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s8/first-drives/audi-s8-2002-2015 |website=www.autocar.co.uk |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en}}

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(D4) Third generation

Audi S8 (D4) was produced from 2012 to 2018, with a mid-facelift in 2015. It was powered by a 3,993 V8 TFSI. It produces {{Convert|520|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. It accelerates from 0-{{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 3.6 seconds, bests the quarter mile in 11.9 seconds at {{convert|118|mph|0|abbr=on}} and reaches a top speed of {{Convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |last1=Sabatini |first1=Jeff |title=2013 Audi S8 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-audi-s8-test-review |website=Car and Driver |date=11 March 2013 |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en}} Curb weight is {{Convert|2050-2065|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.

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In 2016, the S8 plus version was launched with an increased engine power of {{Convert|605|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. Acceleration from 0–{{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} takes 3.3 seconds and with the Dynamic Package it can reach a top speed of {{Convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |last1=Marriage |first1=Ollie |title=An unusual weekend in an Audi S8 Plus |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/unusual-weekend-audi-s8-plus#1 |website=Top Gear |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en |date=12 May 2016}}{{cite web |last1=Capparella |first1=Joseph |title=2017 Audi S8 Plus |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-audi-s8-plus-review |website=Car and Driver |date=25 October 2016 |access-date=20 November 2018 |language=en}} Unlike the regular S8 which was built by Audi on the regular assembly line alongside other A8 variants, the S8 Plus was built by Audi Sport (formerly Quattro GmbH) and has a VIN that starts with WUA to identify it.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a30000920/2020-audi-s8-drive/|title=2020 Audi S8 is Not Meant for Chauffeurs|date=27 November 2019}}

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(D5) Fourth generation

The release of the fourth generation S8 was planned to begin in 2019–2020.{{cite web |last1=Berndt |first1=Katharina |last2=Holdenried |first2=Elias |title=Audi S8 D5 (2018): Preis, Erlkönig, Motor & erste Infos |url=https://www.autobild.de/artikel/audi-s8-d5-2018-erlkoenig-und-infos-11391935.html |website=autobild.de |access-date=20 November 2018}} For the first time, it was to be offered in both short and long-wheelbase versions, with the long-wheelbase S8 (i.e., an S8L) being the sole variant offered in North America.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-audi-s8-photos-specs-info/|title=Audi S8 Arrives with 563 HP and New Tricks|last=Tahaney|first=Ed|date=2 July 2019|website=Motor Trend|access-date=3 Jul 2019}} The S8 is now the flagship of the Audi A8 range, since the nominally higher-end A8 L W12 was no longer offered after the 2018 model year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/19/audi-a8-w12-engine/|title=A8 is the last Audi to get the W12 engine, exclusive of Bentley}}

The Audi S8 (D5) features {{convert|563|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|590|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque as a result of its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.{{cite web |last1=Capparella |first1=Joey |title=The 2020 Audi S8 Is Your New 563-HP Executive Sedan Express |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28243527/2020-audi-s8-photos-info/ |website=CarandDriver.com |date=2 July 2019 |publisher=Car and Driver |access-date=10 September 2019}} A 48-volt mild hybrid system will allow for stop-start use and coasting.{{cite web |last1=Silvestro |first1=Brian |title=The 2020 Audi S8 Is 563 HP of Understated Muscle |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a28259571/2020-audi-s8-pictures-specs-price-info-hp/ |website=RoadandTrack.com |publisher=Road and Track |access-date=10 September 2019}} Compared to the S8 plus (D4), the S8 (D5) has {{convert|34|hp|0|abbr=on}} less but {{convert|37|lbft|0|abbr=on}} more torque.{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-2020-audi-s8-has-been-revealed-with-mild-hybrid-v-8-but-does-that-mean-more-power/|title = The 2020 Audi S8 Has Been Revealed with Mild Hybrid V-8, but Does That Mean More Power? @ Top Speed|date = 5 July 2019}}

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