Video - 2013 Audi S8 Test Drive & Luxury Car Video Review

2013 Audi S8 Test Drive & Luxury Car Video Review

www.autobytel.com The 2013 Audi S8 will make you forget the saying "there is no replacement for displacement". Everything about the Audi S8 revolves around what is under the hood. The outbound S8 had a large V-10 engine that made 450 horsepower. Now for 2013 the Audi S8 comes with twin-turbo technology. The 4.0 liter V-8 engine with turbos makes a whopping 520 horsepower and 481 lb-ft. of torque allowing the S8 to accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 3.9 seconds. The base price for a 2013 Audi S8 is $110000. Most flagship luxury sedans are centered around luxury. That is certainly the case with the regular A8. But in the case of the S8, the real luxury comes in the form of the benefits you get from the fire-breathing engine and performance. Purists who yearn for the old S8 will be pleasantly surprised to hear that this 2013 model's engine is 40% lighter. The notion that a full-sized luxury sedan can reach 60 MPH in less than 4 seconds is beyond impressive. Especially when you consider everything else the 2013 Audi S8 provides its owners. So how can you spot an S8 on the road? Well the badging is the first indicator. Other than that the front grille is larger and features more usage of aluminum and the side mirrors are also aluminum pieces. Out back the dual exhaust that features oval tips is different from the A8. the interior received a more sporty makeover thanks to carbon fiber trim pieces, S-gauges, thicker stitching, and S-type badges. Another benefit to having a smaller more ...

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