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2023 Audi S8 4.0T quattro AWD
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Specs

2023 Audi S8
4.0T quattro AWD
2023 Audi R8
V10 GT Coupe RWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 7-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
15 MPG
14 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
23 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 21.7 gal 19.3 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
563 hp @ 6,000 RPM
602 hp @ 8,100 RPM
Torque
590 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
413 lb-ft @ 6,700 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
10 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
12.5:1
Displacement
4,000 cc
5,200 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.39 in x 3.39 in
3.33 in x 3.65 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 2 seats
Front Legroom 41.5 in 40.9 in
Back Legroom 44.3 in --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.5 cu ft 8 cu ft
Maximum Payload 904 lbs 551 lbs
Exterior
Length 209 in 174.4 in
Width 83.9 in 80.2 in
Height 58.6 in 48.7 in
Wheelbase 123.2 in 104.3 in

Available Options

2023 Audi S8
4.0T quattro AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • District Green Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Firmament Blue Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Ultra Blue Metallic
  • Vesuvius Gray Metallic

Option Packages

  • Predictive Active Suspension
  • Night Vision Assistant
  • Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System W/3D Sound
  • Piano Black Interior Package
  • Rear Seat Comfort Package (4 Passenger)
  • Rear Seat Comfort Package (5 Passenger)
  • S8 Black Optic Plus Package
  • S8 Comfort Plus Package
  • S8 Executive Package
2023 Audi R8
V10 GT Coupe RWD

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