Audi S8

First Generation - 2000 Audi S8

We all know of the famous Audi A8 seems endless A-series, which can be breathtaking not only connoisseurs and fans of Audi, but also to anyone with an aesthetic view of the world. Headlights, grille, wheels - has a trademark in the design of Audi, merge into a harmonious unity.

And since we're here mainly amateur sports performances today will talk about a modification of the famous Audi A8. Those who are more familiar, probably already guessed what it is about ... namely sports edition of Audi A8 in the face of Audi S8!

Naturally, this model was first presented to the public as a prototype in the 90's and its mass production first implemented in 1998. Develops in two generations D2 and D3 and is still manufactured today in the form of second generation since 2006. since.

The next Generation Audi S8

2003 Audi S8 4.2 D3

The second generation Audi S8 - D3, which is still manufactured today with some typical improvements and developments in design, retains some special qualities which include its features it naprimver that its platform is the Volkswagen and all publications are marked by the famous quattro on the Audi, which is a trademark of Audi offers 4x4 for greater certainty any doubt needs a sports car.

And since this is a model that covers the capabilities of most passionate drivers - lovers of extreme speeds, it is truly impressive to note that for a production car, Audi S8 boasts a powerful petrol engine with a whopping 450 horsepower and 6-speed automatic transmission - a real challenge for the modern driver!

From the foregoing it is clear that Audi S8 is not only an improvement in the Audi A8, but based on his achievements with the idea of ​​building a sports performance. As seen, the engine is more powerful, but with a larger volume - 4.2 liter models of the first generation and 5.2 for the models of the second generation who still enjoy the modern sports driver! The suspension and transmission also sports a rim of S8 are wider and larger with the idea to improve vehicle stability at the maximum speed of 250 km/h.

More information about Audi S8

2008 Audi S8 5.2 FSI Quattro

And somehow it all sounds natural when it comes to sports cars. What is not standard on Audi S8, is in the version of his cabin. Since then zapava platform model A8, it is only logical to keep the form and model of the body - if it remained S8 type 4-door limousine!

Over the years, S8 models most widely validated model, known as the Audi S8 5,2 FSI quattro, but its production ceased in 2009. However, do not stop to multiply versions of this sporty model S8, offering a wide variety of user options and versions of the engine.

In 2012. market realize now the third generation of the A8 and and thus its sporty, best known as the Audi S8 4.0 TF SI quattro. The characteristics of the S8 for the 2012th TFSI include 8-cylinder biturbo engine with 4.0 liter displacement and 512 horsepower output, which allows Audi S8 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km for 4.2 seconds!