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Audi A8 Saloon S8 Quattro Vorsprung 4dr Tiptronic

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer Driver Convenience
360 surround camera Driver Convenience
Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter Driver Convenience
Audi connect safety and service (e-call) Driver Convenience
Audi drive select Driver Convenience
Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors and visual display Driver Convenience
Audi phone box with wireless charging Driver Convenience
Audi virtual cockpit plus Driver Convenience
Audi wireless smartphone interface Driver Convenience
Camera based traffic sign recognition Driver Convenience
Dynamic all wheel steering Driver Convenience
Head up Display Driver Convenience
Lane departure warning including emergency assist Driver Convenience
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback Driver Convenience
Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look Driver Convenience
Park assist with parking aid plus Driver Convenience
Power door closure Driver Convenience
Power operated tailgate Driver Convenience
Remote fuel filler release Driver Convenience
Service interval indicator Driver Convenience
Audi music interface Entertainment
DAB digital radio module Entertainment
DVD System Entertainment
Premium MMI radio plus Entertainment
USB connection Entertainment
Adaptive windscreen wipers with integrated washer jets Exterior Features
Audi space frame Exterior Features
Auto dimming rear view mirror Exterior Features
Body colour bumpers Exterior Features
Body colour door handles Exterior Features
Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips Exterior Features
Electric front windows Exterior Features
Electric rear windows with isolation switch Exterior Features
Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators Exterior Features
Gloss black exterior mirror housings Exterior Features
HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light + OLED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators and headlight washers Exterior Features
Headlight washer jets Exterior Features
Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows Exterior Features
Heated rear window Exterior Features
Heated windscreen washer jets Exterior Features
LED brake lights Exterior Features
LED daytime running lights Exterior Features
Panoramic sunroof Exterior Features
Privacy glass Exterior Features
Reinforced bumpers Exterior Features
S8 grille and front bumpers Exterior Features
Side skirts Exterior Features
Windscreen with acoustic glazing Exterior Features
3 seat rear bench with centre armrest Interior Features
4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger Interior Features
4 zone control automatic air conditioning Interior Features
Carbon gear lever Interior Features
Centre console with cupholders Interior Features
Climate controlled seats Interior Features
Comfort centre armrest Interior Features
Door armrest with storage Interior Features
Door pockets with bottle holder Interior Features
Dust/pollen filters Interior Features
Electric front seats with memory function Interior Features
Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows Interior Features
Extendable driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors Interior Features
Front/rear floor mats Interior Features
Glove compartment cooling Interior Features
Heated front seats Interior Features
Heated rear seats Interior Features
Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function Interior Features
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats Interior Features
Leather gearknob Interior Features
Massage and ventilation function for front seats Interior Features
Matrix LED reading lights Interior Features
Passenger footwell storage net Interior Features
Rear headrests Interior Features
Roof mounted sunglasses holder Interior Features
Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S logo Interior Features
Air quality Pack - A8 Packs
Black exterior styling pack - A8 Packs
City assist pack - A8 Packs
Connect package plus - A8 Packs
Extended leather pack - A8 Packs
Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8 Packs
Multi colour ambient lighting pack - S8 Packs
3 point seatbelts on all rear seats Safety
ABS/EBD Safety
Active front headrest system Safety
ASR traction control Safety
Audi pre sense basic Safety
Audi pre sense front Safety
Driver/Front Passenger airbags Safety
EDL traction control Safety
Electromechanical parking brake Safety
ESP Safety
Extended pedestrian protection measures Safety
Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system Safety
Front passenger airbag deactivation Safety
Rear child proof door locks Safety
Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment Safety
Tyre pressure warning light Safety
Warning triangle and first aid kit Safety
Advanced key Security
Anti theft alarm tow away protection Security
Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection Security
Locking wheel bolts Security
Remote central locking Security
48V Mild hybrid with active battery cooling Technical
8 speed transmission with hill hold assist Technical
82 litre fuel tank Technical
Predictive active suspension Technical
Quattro all wheel drive with sport differential Technical
Carbon vector upper inlays Trim
Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays Trim
21" 10 Y spoke evo style audi sport cast aluminium black diamond turned alloy wheels Wheels
Tyre repair kit Wheels

Colour and Trim

Audi Exclusive - Custom
Metallic - Floret silver
Metallic - Glacier white
Metallic - Monsoon grey
Metallic - Moonlight Blue
Metallic - Mythos black
Metallic - Navarra blue
Metallic - Seville red
Metallic - Terra grey
Metallic - Vesuvius grey
Pearl - Daytona grey
Solid - Brilliant black

Options

Black Alcantara headlining
Black Alcantara rear parcel shelf
Alcantara pastel silver headlining
Alcantara pastel silver rear parcel shelf
Alcantara pearl beige headlining
Alcantara pearl beige rear parcel shelf
AMI rear
Digital TV reception
Rear seat entertainment
Rear seat remote control
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550 110
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 2175 0
Audi music interface at rear Entertainment 0 0
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System Entertainment 0 0
Bang + Olufsen 3D advanced sound system Entertainment 4495.8333 899.1667
Audi exclusive paint Exterior Features 2833.3333 566.6667
Metallic paint Exterior Features 0 0
Pearlescent paint Exterior Features 0 0
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Towbar with electric swivel function Exterior Features 1104.1667 220.8333
Heated twin spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with gearshift paddles Interior Features 208.3333 41.6667
Load through hatch Interior Features 179.1667 35.8333
Rear seat remote control Interior Features 0 0
Twin spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with gearshift paddles Interior Features 0 0
Alcantara black headlining pack - A8 Packs 0 0
Alcantara pastel silver headlining pack - A8 Packs 0 0
Alcantara pearl beige headlining pack - A8 Packs 0 0
Chauffeur pack - A8 Packs 2166.6667 433.3333
Audi Exclusive - Custom Paintwork 2833.3333 566.6667
Metallic - Floret silver Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Glacier white Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Monsoon grey Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Moonlight Blue Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Mythos black Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Navarra blue Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Seville red Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Terra grey Paintwork 0 0
Metallic - Vesuvius grey Paintwork 0 0
Pearl - Daytona grey Paintwork 0 0
Solid - Brilliant black Paintwork 0 0
18-inch rear brake discs, callipers painted black with S logo Safety 0 0
19-inch front brake discs, callipers painted black with S logo Safety 0 0
Red brake calipers Safety 383.3333 76.6667
Valcona leather - Black + front sports seats Trim 0 0
Valcona leather - Merlot red + front sports seats Trim 0 0
Valcona leather - Nutmeg brown + front sports seats Trim 0 0
Valcona leather - Saiga beige + front sports seats Trim 0 0
Valcona leather - Sard brown black + front sports seats Trim 0 0

Technical

HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - ICE 263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - ICE 263
Camshaft Engine and Drive Train DOHC
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 3996
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train V8
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 8
Engine Code Engine and Drive Train 4N2SSA
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train NORTH SOUTH
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears Engine and Drive Train 8 SPEED
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 32
Transmission Engine and Drive Train SEMI-AUTO
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 11.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 11.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 11.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 24.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 24.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 24.4
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Badge Engine CC General 4.0
Badge Power General 571
Based On ID General Not Available
Coin Description General Quattro
Coin Series General S8 Vorsprung
Generation Mark General 4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 General 50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years General 12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years General 3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? General No
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Vehicle Homologation Class General M1
0 to 62 mph (secs) Performance 3.8
Engine Power - BHP Performance 571
Engine Power - KW Performance 420
Engine Torque - LBS.FT Performance 590
Engine Torque - MKG Performance 81.6
Engine Torque - NM Performance 800
Top Speed Performance 155
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres Yes
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Size Front Tyres 265/35 R21
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 265/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres 10 Y SPOKE
Wheel Type Tyres 21" ALLOY
Height Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions 1474
Length Vehicle Dimensions 5179
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2998
Width Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2130
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 82
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 2835
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities 505
Max. Loading Weight Weight and Capacities 605
Max. Towing Weight - Braked Weight and Capacities 2300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 750
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 2230
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Weight and Capacities 12.5

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

The Audi S8 has always worked to a demanding brief. That of delivering the conflicting virtues of limousine-like progress and sports saloon dynamism. In fourth generation form, the car features a substantially reworked 4.0-litre petrol V8 featuring mild hybrid tech and putting out 571PS. And, perhaps more significantly, there's the most sophisticated suspension package that the Ingolstadt brand has ever offered on one of its models. Sounds promising.

Background

The Audi S8 has long occupied a special niche in the super saloon firmament. On paper, it's hopelessly outgunned by rivals with bigger engines, but if you look beyond the Top Trumps figures, it's a car that just oozes cool. Every version of the S8 has always had something exotic about it, starting with the original 4.2-litre 'D2' model of 1997 made famous as the getaway car in the Robert de Niro film 'Ronin'. A 5.0-litre V10 MK2 'D3' version followed in 2006, followed by the 4.0-litre V8 'D4' variant launched in 2012. This fourth generation 'D5' design was launched in 2019 and remains very much the 'Ronin' car, the ultimate low-profile, high-drama getaway choice. It retains a more responsible version of its predecessor's potent twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 beneath the bonnet, a powerplant that makes this Audi a very effective long distance express indeed. This is still the genuine article.

Driving Experience

The 571PS 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 under the bonnet of this fourth generation S8 might by 34PS down on the output generated by the final 'S8 plus' version of its predecessor, but pulling power has increased to a thumping 800Nm, so it's very definitely quicker in the real world. Torque is transmitted to tarmac via an upgraded 8-speed tiptronic auto gearbox, predictive active suspension, dynamic-all-wheel steering and quattro 4WD supplemented by a rear sport differential which constantly varies the amount of drive sent to each individual rear wheel. The quattro system's variable too. Depending on the conditions, up to 70% of torque can be directed to the front wheels - or alternatively, up to 85% of power can be directed rearwards. And of course this S8 is fast; 62mph from rest takes just 3.9s. Perhaps the key change made with this 'D5'-series model though is the addition of its 'Predictive Active Suspension' system, which uses a camera to scan the road ahead as you drive, along with electro-mechanical actuators that constantly vary the ride height to suit the tarmac ahead, separately loading or relieving each wheel based on road conditions to an extent that depends on the 'drive select' driving mode you've chosen. Choose 'Comfort+' for instance and the suspension tilts the body into the turns to reduce lateral load. Choose 'Dynamic' and body roll is cut by around half what you'd get with standard sprung suspension.

Design and Build

Slightly bolder interior and exterior design elements are intended to finely hone the character of this fourth generation S8. Details in the front bumper, side sills and the exterior mirror housings as well as the two S-specific twin exhaust tailpipes subtly convey the car's standing in the model series. Matrix LED headlights flank the imposing grille, but many owners will want to upgrade to the optional piercing HD matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light tech, plus more distinctive OLED rear lamps are available on request. The cabin's distinguished by an upper inlay exclusive to the S8 made of Carbon Vector with a special 3D depth effect. Directly below that is an inlay of dark, brushed matt aluminium. The standard sport seats are trimmed in either Valcona or Unikat premium leather. As usual in an A8, there's a fully digital MMI touch response operating system with two centre stack screens and a further virtual cockpit instrument binnacle display. The latter features S-specific red graphics and a special S-performance layout where the focus is the rev counter, displayed as a square graph. Out back, as you'd expect, there's opulent room for a couple of adults in the leather-stitched rear compartment. And of course you get a big 505-litre boot.

Market and Model

The asking price of around £97,000 might seem high - it is high - but that's significantly less than you'll pay for comparable models in this category like the Mercedes-AMG S 63 and the Porsche Panamera Turbo. And of course, this flagship A8 model is opulently equipped. One particular highlight lies with the standard sport seats, which feature wide ranging power adjustment, pneumatically adjustable side bolsters and separate three-stage heating for each seat. In addition to this, ventilation and massage functions are available. The 38 driver assistance systems that Audi provides for the S8 are divided into the 'City' and 'Tour' packages. The latter is standard and includes Adaptive cruise assist - which combines the functions of adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and lane tracking. In combination with predictive efficiency assist, this set-up brakes and accelerates the S8 in anticipation of the conditions ahead. In the 'City assist' package, 'Audi pre sense side' joins the systems 'pre sense front' and 'pre sense rear' to create 'Audi pre sense 360'. If the system detects an impending side impact, it can operate together with the predictive active suspension to instantly raise the body by as much as 80mm. This brings the sill into a better position to absorb the impact energy, mitigating the potential consequences of the accident for the occupants. If you tick all the safety and autonomous driving system boxes, this car will be fitted out with five radar sensors, six cameras, twelve ultrasound sensors and a laser scanner.

Cost of Ownership

Audi makes much of this MK4 model's mild hybrid engine tech. This works using a belt-driven 48-volt starter motor which operates in conjunction with a 0.47kWh lithium-ion battery and a recuperation system capable of harvesting up to 8kW of energy during coasting and braking. There's also cylinder deactivation which at light-to-medium throttle loads will see the car operating with only four of its eight cylinders. But in the small print, you discover that the effect of all of this is to reduce consumption by just 0.2mpg. Which isn't nearly enough to make up for this 'D5'-series model's higher running costs; its combined cycle fuel economy figure is 24.4mpg (down from 29.4mpg with the previous generation model) and the NEDC-rated CO2 return is a smoky 260g/km. In short, the S8 might be many things but it's certainly not an inexpensive car to run. And there's more less welcome news that probably won't bother potential well-heeled buyers. Insurance is still a top of the shop Group 50. And depreciation at around 34 per cent after three years is not the bulletproof residual figure many come to take for granted from Audi. It's no wonder that the S8 is a car that makes a very canny used buy two or three years down the road. One area where the S8 might save you a few bob is, rather surprisingly, tyres. Owners have reported that due to the modest weight, load spread via the four-wheel drive system and smart traction management, it's possible to see over 20,000 miles from a set of rubber.

Summary

How to sum up an Audi S8? It's beautifully finished, rides imperiously, isn't falsely modest and is backed up by a sledgehammer punch of acceleration. It's a car that does so much but makes such little fuss about it. Loyal buyers like it that way, valuing capability and discretion. If you want to get somewhere fast and draw no great attention, the S8 is one of the best cars in the business for the task - which is why it's a vehicle so often targeted by those of extremely high net worth. This fourth generation version teases out those themes still further. The engine gets mild hybrid tech but is harder hitting and the styling will appeal to those who know exactly what those subtle design cues mean. Ultimately, it's a car that credits its owner with a bit of savvy. Someone who demands extreme performance but doesn't want a shouty, showy set of wheels. Sometimes, you see, the car is merely the supporting cast.

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