Audi has today unveiled the highest-powered sedan in the premium range: the
new S8 plus. With a power output of 597 hp and a top speed of up to 190 mph (305
km/h), the new Audi S8 plus delivers even more enhanced driving performance.
With the new model, Audi hopes to keep in touch with the segment leaders such as
the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S Class.
"We have further sharpened our large sport sedan," says Prof. Dr. Ulrich
Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development at AUDI AG; he continues "The
new Audi S8 plus has a substantial gain in power and defines the pinnacle of
sporty performance in the segment. That is why 'plus' appears in its name."
The increase in top speed to 190 mph (305 km/h) is part of the dynamic package,
which is a standard feature in Germany. In addition to carbon-fiber reinforced
ceramic brakes with anthracite-gray brake calipers and the Audi ceramic logo,
the package also includes a sport exhaust system modified by quattro GmbH. It
gives the S8 plus an unmistakably sporty V8 sound characteristic.
S8 plus' Exterior Desing
The new S8 plus reveals its position as the sportiest top model of the model
series in its design detailing. The standard spoiler lip on the rear lid catches
the eye. It is painted in the exterior body color, and it is also available in
carbon fiber as an option. The flaps in the side air inlets and the blade on the
front apron are made of carbon fiber. The mirror housings in body color are
optionally available in gloss black or carbon. The Singleframe grille and double
bars are in gloss black, while the honeycomb structure of the side air inlets
and radiator screen are in matt black. The trim strips on the side windows and
at the rear are gleam in black. Distinctive design characteristics of the S8
plus also include darkened tail lights and a gloss black diffuser insert, which
has an additional carbon surround. The dual-branch sport exhaust system branches
into two oval gloss black tailpipes on the left and right.
As an alternative, customers can choose the S8 styling package. It features S8
logos at the front and rear and V8 T badges on the front fenders. The
matt-effect paint finish floret silver is exclusively available on the S8 plus.
All of the colors offered on the S8 are also available on the S8 plus.
Matrix LED Headlights
The headlights feature Matrix LED technology as standard equipment in Germany;
they come with dynamic turn signals. The extremely precise high-beam units each
have 25 small, individual LEDs that can be individually switched on or off or
dimmed as needed. They illuminate the road superbly without causing glare to
oncoming traffic.
