Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A8
Power
605HP
Torque
700Nm
Consumption
10l/100
Emissions
231g/km
0-100 km/h
3.8s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
2065kg
Price
162,660€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 8v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
520 L
82 L
445 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi S8 plus 4.0 TFSI 445 kW (605 CV) quattro tiptronic 8 vel. · 605 CV (2016-2017)
General description
The 2016 Audi S8 plus is not just a luxury sedan; it's a statement of intent, a masterpiece of German engineering that merges the opulence of an A8 with the fury of a supercar. Beneath its elegant and discreet body lies a 4.0-liter V8 heart that unleashes 605 horsepower, promising a driving experience that defies the laws of physics for a car of its size.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the S8 plus is to feel almost limitless power. The acceleration is a relentless force that pins you to the seat, catapulting its more than two tons from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, all wrapped in the deep and addictive roar of the V8 engine. However, the most impressive thing is how the quattro all-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension transform that brutality into absolute control and supreme comfort. It's a surface-to-surface missile riding on a magic carpet, capable of devouring highway miles with astonishing serenity or linking curves with an agility that seems impossible for its size.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the S8 plus is the personification of sporty elegance. It maintains the imposing and stately silhouette of the A8 but spices it up with details that betray its true nature: the Singleframe grille in gloss black, the mirror housings in carbon or matte aluminum, and the imposing 21-inch wheels. Inside, the luxury is absolute. Every material, from the Valcona leather to the carbon inserts, has been selected and assembled with artisanal precision, creating an atmosphere that is both a sanctuary of comfort and a high-tech command post.
Technology and features
Technology in the S8 plus is the pillar that supports its incredible duality. The quattro all-wheel drive system intelligently distributes the colossal power to ensure extraordinary grip and stability. The 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox offers transitions that are as smooth as they are lightning-fast, while the adaptive sport air suspension adjusts height and firmness to offer everything from sublime comfort to sports-car-worthy stiffness. Everything is managed from a technological interior that, although representative of its era, remains intuitive and comprehensive.
Competition
In the exclusive pantheon of ultra-high-performance sedans, the Audi S8 plus competed against rivals of the caliber of the Mercedes-AMG S 63 and the BMW M760Li. Each offered its own interpretation of luxury and speed, with the Mercedes opting for a more extroverted opulence and the BMW for the majesty of its V12 engine. The S8 plus distinguished itself with its balance, its quattro all-wheel drive, and a discretion that made it the perfect secret weapon for those seeking maximum performance without drawing too much attention.
Conclusion
The Audi S8 plus is much more than a fast car; it's a total experience. It represents the culmination of an era, masterfully uniting the comfort of a limousine with the performance of a race car. It is the definitive vehicle for those who value engineering, power, and luxury, but prefer to enjoy it from relative anonymity. A fascinating and complex machine, a true silk glove hiding an iron fist.