Audi S8 Plus Review, Test Drive, Interior – Video

 

Brute power and a traditionally unassuming design make the S8 Plus a veritable wolf in sheep’s clothing. The “Plus” means the twin-turbo V-8 now makes 605 hp—85 hp more than before—while a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system makes sure all that power is applied to the pavement in a controlled and civilized manner. The interior is sumptuous and loaded with tech. Despite its conservative styling and perceived sedate luxury car status, the S8 Plus can keep up with nearly anything on the road.

 

 

BASE PRICE:
$116,850

ENGINE TYPE:
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement:
244 cu in, 3993 cc
Power: 605 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 117.8 in
Length: 202.2 in
Width: 76.7 in Height: 57.4 in
Passenger volume: 104 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est): 4650 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway driving: 15/24 mpg
C/D TEST RESULTS FOR:
2016 Audi S8 Plus
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 13.7 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 20.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 1.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.6 sec @ 121 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 190 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g
Curb weight: 4611 lb
C/D observed fuel economy: 15 mpg