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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
Porsche Panamera vs Audi S8 Comparison
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Based on the Porsche Panamera
Based on the Audi S8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
165 to 1053 km
82L
836 to 861 km
Warranty
3 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$199,500 - $432,200
$259,877 - $286,515
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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
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
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated (+$1,750)
- Sensory Package (+$19,000)
Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 4.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 243kW - 463kW | 420kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 820Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2300 | 2000 - 2050 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 10.5 | 10 | |
