Audi S8 D4 (4H) Sedan (2012-2018)

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Audi S8 D4 (Typ 4H) is a full-size luxury sports sedan in production from 2012 to 2018. It was available with a single bi-turbo V8 engine with two output levels that displaced 4.0 liters.
Variants of this V8TT engine has been found in many high-performance Audi, Porsche, and Bentley models to this day. While it is hardly the most reliable V8 in existence, this engine is somewhat more reliable than the V10 that preceded it in the D3 S8.
A ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is used, as it is with the entire D4 A8 lineup. Gone is the symmetric AWD system, though the D4 S8 is still AWD and the system is still called "quattro".
For the second half of its production run, the S8 became known as S8 Plus with a more aggressively tuning on the same engine. Other updates together made it a much more aggressive machine.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the D4 Audi S8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Powerful V8TT engine
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Questionable long-term reliability

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Specifications

S8S8 Plus

Capacity

Cargo Capacity520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers5
Payload600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearIndependent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size265/40 R20
Turning Circle12.3 m / 40.3 ft12.7 m / 41.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size9.0J x 20
Wheelbase2994 mm / 117.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.1 sec3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.9 sec3.6 sec
CO2 Emission225 g/km231 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.28
Fuel Economy9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineCTFADDTA
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.3:1
Engine | Displacement4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power520.0 hp / 387.8 kW @ 5800 rpm605.0 hp / 451.1 kW @ 6100-6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output130.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in151.5 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm750 Nm / 553.2 lb-ft @ 2500-5500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability2012 ~ 20152015 ~ 2018

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