Audi S8
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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
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Audi S8 (D2) was produced from 1996 to 2003. The car featured a 4.2 liter V8 with Script error: No such module "convert".. The D2 S8 could accelerate from 0–Script error: No such module "convert". in 6.2 seconds. It has a curb weight of Script error: No such module "convert".. In 1999, the car was updated with a power increase to Script error: No such module "convert"., which brought the 0–Script error: No such module "convert". acceleration down to 5.6 seconds. Top speed was electronically limited to Script error: No such module "convert".. It has a curb weight of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] An Audi S8 (D2) was chosen as the car of the protagonists of the film Ronin.[2]
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(D3) Second generation
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(D4) Third generation
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In 2016, the S8 plus version was launched with an increased engine power of Script error: No such module "convert".. Acceleration from 0–Script error: No such module "convert". takes 3.3 seconds and with the Dynamic Package it can reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert"..[6][7] 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.[8]
(D5) Fourth generation
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The release of the fourth generation S8 was planned to begin in 2019–2020.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11]
The Audi S8 (D5) features Script error: No such module "convert". and Script error: No such module "convert". of torque as a result of its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.[12] A 48-volt mild hybrid system will allow for stop-start use and coasting.[13] Compared to the S8 plus (D4), the S8 (D5) has Script error: No such module "convert". less but Script error: No such module "convert". more torque.[14]
See also
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References
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