2009 Audi S8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The only change for the top-of-the-line Audi S8 quattro luxury sedan in 2009 is that what had been an optional Premium Package now comes standard. This package includes keyless start, a rearview camera, a power-closing trunk, power-closing doors, and a power rear sunshade. Other than that, the S8 retains the Lamborghini-styled 5.2-liter, FSI direct injected V10 that generates 450 hp at 7,000 RPM and 398 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 RPM. Coupled with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, this makes for a luxurious ride at a decent, mile-eating pace, and, being a quattro, during all sorts of weather conditions. Burning only premium fuel and with an EPA estimated 13/19 mpg, owners of the S8 are not inclined to complain about fuel economy.
Though not overly quick, the 2009 Audi S8, essentially a performance-enhanced A8, will charge from 0-60 in 6 seconds and will top out at 155 mph (with a 60-0 stopping distance of some 112 ft). Finding someplace to travel that fast - legally - outside of the German Autobahn, however, may present a challenge, and that’s where this AWD four-door midsize sedan has found its niche - luxury trumps pure speed.
Standard features for the ’09 Audi S8 include, besides the now-standard Premium Package, a four-link front, trapezoidal-link rear, sport-tuned, four-corner adaptable air-shock suspension, an impressive and aggressive chrome grille, power lift-and-slide sunroof, leather seating, Multi Media Interface, driver information display, 20-inch alloy wheels, a Bose surround sound stereo, a voice-controlled nav system, and a CD player - with phone. The ’09 S8 is a family car long on features and performance, but not nearly as pricey as the BMW Alpina B7 and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, with which it is most often compared.
Believe it or not, atop this impressive list of standard features, the S8 offers a number of options packages. These include the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Premium Sound System with 14 speakers and a subwoofer, upgraded leather, four-zone climate control, the Technology Package with adaptive cruise control, and a Cold Weather Package including shift paddles on the leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel.
Safety hasn’t been overlooked amid the S8’s opulence, either. In addition to ten airbags, the 2009 S8 offers four-wheel disc ABS, emergency braking assist, traction control, stability control, front and rear parking sensors, a remote anti-theft alarm system, electronic brakeforce distribution, and the standard rear-view camera.
Some owners have described the Audi S8 as having “the best interior ever,” and all are impressed with the quality of workmanship and materials used in construction. Roominess, luxury, adequate to excellent acceleration and handling, as well as the large trunk (over 14½ cubic feet of luggage capacity) have also pleased owners.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 350 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.2 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.06 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: solar panel
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation