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|Body Style = 4-door, 5-seat Sedan
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|Similar = [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class|Mercedes-Benz S600]]<br>[[BMW 7-Series|BMW 760Li]]<br>[[Jaguar XJ SuperSports]]<br>[[Maserati Quattroporte]]<br>[[Porsche Panamera|Porsche Panamera Turbo]]
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The '''Audi S8''' is a sport version of [[Audi]]'s flagship sedan, the [[Audi A8|A8]]. It is a full-size luxury sedan and was introduced in 1998, four years after the A8's introduction to the European market. It is only available as a four-door saloon/sedan. Its main market competitor is the [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class|Mercedes-Benz S63/65 AMG]], and the [[BMW 7 Series|BMW Alpina B7]].
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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
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At the same time of the A8's facelift in 2001, the S8 received the same cosmetic upgrades. This was the first model to be introduced to the North American market. The S8 was later discontinued in September 2002. A new S8 was previewed in the last quarter of 2005, and production commenced in June 2006.  


===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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The current S8 is only available with an automatic transmission.  


===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
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===Colors===
===Colors===
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There are currently 7 colors that the S8 is available in: Ibis White, Ice Silver, Quartz Grey, Cherry Black, Daytona Grey, Night Blue, and Phantom Black.


===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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The two main competitors to the S8 are the BMW 7-Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
 
==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Interior==
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==Criticisms==
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===


===Second generation (2006-Present)===


===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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===First Generation/Origins (1997-2002)===


==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
The S8 came to be more popular after the 1998 action film, "Ronin", after being involved in a major car chase in the film. The S8 also went on to be  rated 9th in Car magazine's Top 40 Coolest Movie Cars because of this movie.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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{{Audi}}
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_A8/S8.html Official Audi S8 homepage]
 
'''''News & References'''''
 
*[http://autos.msn.com/research/compare/default.aspx?c=0&n=3&i=0&tb=0&ph1=t0&ph2=t0&dt=0&v=t108035 MSN Autos review]
 
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 23 July 2009

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Audi S8
Audi
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 1998 - 2002
2006-Present
Class Full-Size Premium Luxury
Body Style 4-door, 5-seat Sedan
Length 199.3 in
Width 74.7 in
Height 56.1 in
Wheelbase 115.9 in
Weight 4586 lb
Transmission Triptronic Automatic, AWD
Engine 5.2 litre V10
Power 450 hp @ 7000 rpm
N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Mercedes-Benz S600
BMW 760Li
Jaguar XJ SuperSports
Maserati Quattroporte
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Audi S8 is a sport version of Audi's flagship sedan, the A8. It is a full-size luxury sedan and was introduced in 1998, four years after the A8's introduction to the European market. It is only available as a four-door saloon/sedan. Its main market competitor is the Mercedes-Benz S63/65 AMG, and the BMW Alpina B7.

See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.

Recent Changes

At the same time of the A8's facelift in 2001, the S8 received the same cosmetic upgrades. This was the first model to be introduced to the North American market. The S8 was later discontinued in September 2002. A new S8 was previewed in the last quarter of 2005, and production commenced in June 2006.

Styles and Major Options

The current S8 is only available with an automatic transmission.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MPG

c/h

c/h

c/h

c/h

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

  • Audi s8 uff 06.jpg

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

There are currently 7 colors that the S8 is available in: Ibis White, Ice Silver, Quartz Grey, Cherry Black, Daytona Grey, Night Blue, and Phantom Black.

Main Competitors

The two main competitors to the S8 are the BMW 7-Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.


Second generation (2006-Present)

First Generation/Origins (1997-2002)

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

The S8 came to be more popular after the 1998 action film, "Ronin", after being involved in a major car chase in the film. The S8 also went on to be rated 9th in Car magazine's Top 40 Coolest Movie Cars because of this movie.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

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External Links

News & References

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