Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A8
Power
450HP
Torque
540Nm
Consumption
13.4l/100
Emissions
319g/km
0-100 km/h
5.1s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
2015kg
Price
108,750€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
500 L
90 L
331 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi S8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro tiptronic · 450 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2008 Audi S8 is not just a luxury sedan; it's a statement of intent wrapped in timeless elegance. Under its aluminum hood hides a wild heart, a naturally aspirated V10 engine derived directly from the Lamborghini Gallardo, which transforms this discreet executive into a four-door supercar. It is the perfect symbiosis between absolute comfort and pure emotion, a car that whispers in your ear in the city and screams to your soul on the open road.
Driving experience
Driving the S8 is a visceral experience dominated by the symphony of its ten cylinders. The 450 horsepower is unleashed with an addictive progressiveness, pushing its more than two tons of weight with astonishing ease and catapulting you from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. The sound is simply glorious, a mechanical howl that becomes an intoxicating roar at 7000 revolutions. The quattro all-wheel drive anchors you to the asphalt with unwavering confidence, allowing you to trace curves with a precision and poise unbecoming of a sedan over five meters long.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Audi S8 is the ultimate expression of a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. Its bodywork, based on the elegant and sober lines of the A8, is barely distinguished by details that betray its potential: the 20-inch wheels, the polished aluminum mirror caps, and the quad exhaust pipes. It doesn't shout, it hints. Inside, you are welcomed by a sanctuary of luxury and quality, with exquisite materials, millimeter-perfect fits, and ergonomics designed to make every journey feel like a first-class experience.
Technology and features
In its time, the S8 was a technological showcase. Its Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum chassis was key to containing weight and providing it with superior structural rigidity. The FSI direct gasoline injection optimized the performance and response of the V10. But the real magic lay in the combination of the permanent quattro all-wheel drive, which intelligently distributed power, and the adaptive air suspension, capable of offering sublime comfort on the highway or sporty firmness at the touch of a button.
Competition
In the pantheon of super sedans of the late 2000s, the Audi S8 competed with titans like the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG, which offered opulence and immense brute force, and the BMW Alpina B7, the most exclusive alternative to the conventional 7 Series. We also cannot forget the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, which brought Italian drama and design to the equation, nor the Jaguar XJR, with its characteristic British charm and supercharger thrust.
Conclusion
The Audi S8 V10 is more than a car; it is a piece of automotive history. It represents an era when engineering was not afraid to put a supercar engine in a flagship sedan. It is a vehicle of contrasts, capable of being docile and comfortable for daily use and transforming into an asphalt-devouring beast in an instant. Its thirst for gasoline is as great as the emotions it evokes, but it is the price to pay for owning one of the last great naturally aspirated engines, a mechanical gem whose sound and character are unforgettable.