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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 Rolls-Royce Ghost Comparison
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost
2024 Audi
S8
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2024 Rolls-Royce
Ghost
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Based on the Audi S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Rolls-Royce Ghost
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
82L
861 km
82L
1173 to 1197 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$271,869
$644,650 - $744,400
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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)
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Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 6592 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 6.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | V12 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 48 | |
| Power | ||
| 420kW | 420kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 820Nm - 840Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2050 | 1600 - 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10 | |
