2020 Audi S8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Buyers shopping for a highly advanced and very comfortable full-size luxury sedan have another choice for 2020 in the form of the all-new Audi S8. While this new fourth-generation S8 is the first to be available in both short- and long-wheelbase versions, North American buyers get only the long-wheelbase version.
Under the hood of the S8 is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The engine works with Audi’s 48-volt Mild Hybrid technology, stop-start ignition, and cylinder deactivation in low-load situations for extra efficiency. Audi hasn’t quoted a 0-60 mph time, but top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. A more powerful version may arrive in the near future. As of this writing, Audi hasn’t release fuel-economy figures.
Dynamic all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension, and a sport differential are standard on the new S8, as is predictive active suspension, which uses a camera on the front of the car to detect road-surface changes and then lifts or pushes down each wheel separately to reduce body roll during acceleration or braking. The all-wheel-steering system independently adjusts the steering angles at the front and rear axles, while the sport differential transfers torque between the rear wheels in the middle of a corner. Once it’s time to get out of the car, the A8's body can raise when the door handle is used, allowing for an easier exit.
Being a full-size sedan and an Audi, the S8 does not sacrifice luxury in the name of performance. Active noise cancellation is standard, as is a head-up display (HUD) that projects information onto the windshield, and the leather-clad front seats feature diamond stitching, adjustable side bolsters, 3-stage heating, and both ventilation and massage functions. Audi’s latest MMI dual-screen infotainment system is another standout. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen 3D stereo are also standard.
Adaptive cruise control, traffic-jam assist, and lane tracking are standard safety features. An optional Driver Assistance package adds what Audi calls its “pre sense 360” system. If the system detects an incoming side impact, it can tell the active suspension to raise the body by over 3 inches.
The S8 sits at the top of Audi’s luxury performance sedan range above the S3, S4, S6, and S7. Other top-tier fast luxury sedans include the Mercedes-AMG S63, BMW Alpina B7, and Jaguar XJR.
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Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · 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: 16 · Watts: 730
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: carbon fiber · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 22
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.20 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: lithium ion · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 563 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 590 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2050
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: starter/belt alternator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect · Infotainment screen size: 8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual) · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 22
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: INRIX Traffic · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: myAudi with Audi connect · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse