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2024 Audi S8 review
This German powerhouse luxury limousine is unbelievably quick and stratospherically opulent – but boy, it's expensive.
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Matt Campbell
Audi S8 vs Porsche Panamera Comparison
Audi S8
Porsche Panamera
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2024 Porsche
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Based on the Audi S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Porsche Panamera
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
82L
861 km
75L - 90L
195 to 1053 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$271,869 - $286,515
$205,500 - $432,200
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Storming twin-turbo V8 engine
- Sublime ride comfort, composure
- Limousine appointments
Misses
- Too fast and too good for Aussie roads
- Huge price tag
- Not as high-tech inside as some rivals
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$700)
- Rear Seat Entertainment System - Dual Screen (+$4,100)
- Sensory Package (+$19,000)
- 3D Surround Sound System (+$11,200)
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.9L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 420kW | 243kW - 463kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5400 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 450Nm - 820Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2050 | 1800 - 2300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10.1 - 10.5 | |
