The 2012 Audi S8 is an all new sporty four door car that the German car maker Audi has brought forth ahead of the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Audi claims to build the best cars in the premium sports car segment. However there are the likes of BMW which are ready to take on Audi. The fight is raging and auto enthusiasts have a lot more to see coming from all the corners. Audi S8 is the flagship S series sports car that has a lot to offer. The car has been awaited by the car enthusiasts quite eagerly. Finally we have all the information that you want to know about this flagship sports car manufactured by the iconic German car maker, Audi AG.The new 2012 Audi S8 is powered by a 4.0 liter twin turbocharged TFSI V8 engine mated to an eight speed Tiptronic auto transmission which is a standard in the lineup. This comes in the form of the Quattro four wheel drive system. This engine can generate 520 horsepower of maximum power and 479 pound feet of torque. This engine is capable of reaching 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds. It can reach an impressive 17.8 mpg of fuel economy. The fuel economy has seen a significant improvement over the last model version. The top speed is capped at 155.35 miles per hour.
Audi S8 has a huge advantage over the other models because of its super light weight. The entire body has an extensive use of aluminum. The single frame grille is available in platinum gray but the 8 double bars are chrome colored. The car is available in 13 shades. The car runs on 20 inch S wheels that add to its charisma. There are multiple options when it comes to wheels and you can even go for the 21 inches wheels if you want to.
The interiors of the new 2012 Audi S8 are cool and maintain its sporty yet luxurious looks. The seats are made up of high quality comforting sports material seats which are power adjustable. The steering wheel as well keeps in sync with the sporty feel and comes in high quality leather with contrasting stitching. Available is a multimedia interface that has Bluetooth connectivity and touch input on the high resolution display. It comes with the driver assisting technology and advanced parking system with 360 degree camera.
The biggest pros of the new Audi S8 are its more powerful engine and the fact that it offers both sportiness and premium luxury in the same car. This is a deadly mixture for the car lovers. As far as the cons are concerned, it is facing a tough competition and there are not considerable changes in the aesthetics. But our overall verdict is that if you like the four rings badge, you can go for this sports car without any doubt.
The new Audi S8 would be available for over $100,000 but we can know this for sure once it is released in the Frankfurt Auto Show.
