2024 Audi S8 - Ultra Luxury Sport Sedan!

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2024 Audi S8
Starting at $121.695

Highs Potent twin-turbo V-8, deluxe cabin, agility-boosting rear-wheel steering.
Lows Not particularly fuel efficient, sedate styling, six-figure price tag.
Verdict The S8 combines sports sedan handling and luxury car splendor in a stealthy package.

Overview

Even though it wears a plus-size wardrobe, the 2024 Audi S8 handles curves like a much smaller sports sedan. Based on the A8 luxury sedan, the S8 ups the ante with trick performance features such as rear-wheel steering and a torque-vectoring rear differential to achieve handling heroics. On top of all that, it swaps the A8's V-6 for a twin-turbo V-8 with 563 horsepower. The roomy cabin is ideal for relaxing while covering long distances, so you get the best of both worlds. A host of high-tech features provides plenty of opportunity for connectivity, but if you want to tune out the outside world, there's no better way to do that than to open it up and let that V-8 sing. The S8's athleticism is rare in the large luxury sedan segment, and its only real competitors are the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo and the Mercedes-AMG S63, both of which cost quite a bit more.

What's New for 2024?
Like the regular A8 sedan, the S8 gains an app-based remote-start feature for 2024 as well as a new suite of apps designed to improve access to entertainment and navigation. Otherwise, the S8 is unchanged for the 2024 model year.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
S8: $121,695

That six-figure starting price is steep, but the S8 comes well-equipped even by luxury car standards. We'd suggest the Comfort Plus package as it adds heated rear seats, a leather-wrapped dashboard, a head-up display, and fancier LED headlamps; the Executive package is also appealing and comes with blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, and 21-inch wheels.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The S8's sole engine choice is a potent one: a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine making 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, and the transmission is an eight-speed automatic. Audi claims a top speed of 155 mph, and there are fuel-saving systems, too, including cylinder deactivation and a mild-hybrid setup with a small electric motor and battery. At our test track, the S8 blasted to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. An active suspension system can control each wheel individually to improve ride quality, and it is tuned differently than that of the standard A8, delivering improved cornering prowess thanks to reduced body roll. Audi also includes equipment such as a torque-vectoring rear differential and rear-wheel steering to increase agility; powerful carbon-ceramic brakes are optional.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Even though the S8 is technically a hybrid, buyers shouldn't expect Toyota Prius-level fuel efficiency. The EPA estimates that the best we can expect is 22 mpg on the highway, with the city rating dropping to just 13 mpg. Ouch. We haven't had the chance to test the S8 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, but when we do, we'll update this story with the results. For more information about the S8's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Fine materials line nearly every square inch of the S8's cabin, including leather upholstery, a faux-suede headliner, and a stitched leather dash cover. The front seats offer standard heating, cooling, and massage, while the rear cabin offers tons of space for passengers to stretch out. To pamper those in the back seat even more, consider the Rear Seat Comfort package, which adds power-adjustable outboard seats with heat, ventilation, and massage, plusher headrests, heated armrests, and a remote control for the car's infotainment system. Four-zone automatic climate control is standard, as is a multi-color ambient interior lighting system. The trunk is generously sized and identical to that of the A8, which proved its mettle in our testing by holding six carry-on suitcases. For comparison the Mercedes-Benz S-class held 5 and the BMW 7-series just three.

[batraz]

Пусть у каждого честного, доброго человека, будет возможность приобрести себе такой автомобиль.

[windshield]

The atmospherics in the video provide a specific chill to all AUDI lovers ❤

[umitumit]

My probability of owning this vehicle: 0.00001

[dimychk]

В ней все прекрасно ) Ауди как всегда топ! Цвет просто бомба)

[iansmith]

I understand the appeal of fully touch-screen systems, BUT i much prefer the physical buttons in 100% of the interactable aspects of a vehicle. Haptic feedback just isnt the same as tactile buttons and switches.
If im driving and want to adjust something, i like not having to extend my arm all the way out or guessing where the button is on the screen while my eyes should be on the road and my mirrors.

[gsjarvis]

Amazing. Spend half the time playing with tech and never show the heartbeat of the machine.

[-alex]

За что уважаю немецких дизайнеров, что не лепят нелепые луноходы, придерживаются традиционных линий модели, ничего лишнего! Колеса, силуэт, экстерьер - классика! В чёрном цвете вообще огонь!

[timp]

This car is supremely gorgeous in every way. And it comes with a V-8!!!

[pineappletacos]

I used to think any shade of green was *THE* absolute worst, most heinous color one could chose for any vehicle. Now, they are among some of *THE* sexiest cars ever made -- and this one is no different!! That color is GORGEOUS!!!

[meaty]

WHOA!!! Love that color!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!

[space]

The rear trunk is fantastic, which opens and closes electrically. I want this car!

[magnifisonproductionsstudi]

This soundtrack is extremelly outstanding and beautiful ;-)

[justinsmith]

What an absolutely gorgeous vehicle! Especially the colour! The perfect green. I love classy performance luxury sedans.

[pierrebarret]

C'est classe, luxueux, puissant . Aucun défaut . une pure voiture d'ingénieur...mais sans aucune âme . domage..

[GIBBORIN]

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[albertcheeni]

My mouth is literally watering. Damn. Its that green colour. So rare and so beautiful ❤️❤️

[harijurada]

Pravi Auto, za zemljake Made in BiH !
Čak je i Boja, aman Taman !

[yousefk]

You have no idea how much I love this car💖

[mattsomeonewithansrt]

What a remarkable car. Love the Spec. That interior is off the charts. Thanks for the video!!!

[spencerrocks]

Your don’t wanna own one, unless your single and not married to anyone, this car alone will please you like you never been please before, but the expenses came along with it, I’m telling yo this once, “just be ready “ she’s the one but do you have the money to keep her around ? 😮