The first generation Audi S8 (D2)
The first generation and the fourth generation took a group photo, and it felt like the eldest brother with the younger brother
The first generation Audi S8 (D2)
Audi introduced the Audi S8 4.2 quattro model to the European market in 1996. The car followed the naming convention of other high-performance Audi "S" models, such as the S6, derived from the Audi A6. In some markets, such as the UK, the Audi S8 is only available with an automatic transmission.
The first generation Audi S8 (D2)
Audi cleverly differentiates the S8 from the A8 on the outside, with solid aluminium mirror housings, chrome belt lines and lower front grille trim, polished twin exhaust pipes, and a refined "S8" badge. It is equipped with 14-way electrically adjustable and heated sports front seats with memory function and heated rear seats. The standard alloy wheels are 18-inch cast aluminum alloy "Avus" six-spoke wheels. After the mid-1999 facelift, 20-inch polished nine-spoke RS wheels became an option. In 2002, 18-inch nine-spoke RS wheels became standard on the model.
The interior of the first-generation Audi S8 (D2).
At the same time that Audi upgraded the A8 in late 1999, the S8 also received a similar exterior upgrade. This update marks the launch of the S8 in the North American market. Production of the D2 series S8 ended in September 2002.
The first-generation Audi S8 (D2) engine
The D2 Series S8 is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 with a 335 hp upgraded engine with four valves per cylinder. From the end of 1999, Audi increased its design to 5 valves per cylinder, and the power was also increased to 355 hp and 430 Nm of torque. Since its introduction in 1996, a six-speed manual transmission has been fitted as standard on models for the European market. A sporty recalibrated version of the ZF 5HP24 five-speed electronic automatic transmission, released a year later, features a "Dynamic Shift Program" (DSP) feature and is the only transmission available on most other markets.
Anatomy of the first-generation Audi S8 (D2).
The sports suspension has been retuned to lower by 20mm, the spring rate has also increased by 30%, and the shock absorbers have increased compression damping by 40%. Speed-sensitive "servo-electronic" power steering is also standard.
The braking system uses Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and radially ventilated front brake discs. Since 2002, the upgraded Bosch 5.7 electronic stability system has been standard.
2nd generation Audi S8 (D3)
2nd generation Audi S8 (D3)
The second-generation Audi A8 high-performance sports model, now known as the "Audi S8 5.2 FSI quattro", was released in the fourth quarter of 2005, with full production beginning in June 2006 and ending in September 2009.
2nd generation Audi S8 (D3)
The interior of the second-generation Audi S8 (D3).
This generation of the S8 includes subtle details to distinguish it from the related A8 models. The trapezoidal "single-frame" grille features the characteristic vertical pillar details of the Audi "S model", which are highlighted on the chrome surface. The "S8" badge is posted on the front and rear of the vehicle, while the "V10" badge is posted on each of the front wings above the side repeater indicators.
The second-generation Audi S8 (D3) has an upturned spoiler at the rear
The rear boot lid contains a delicate rear spoiler, and the rear features four chrome-plated oval exhaust tailpipes. Adaptive xenon plus high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps include static turn signals and "rotating" dynamic turn signals. The daytime running lights are made up of five light-emitting diodes (LEDs) integrated into a shamrock-designed reflector that is integrated into the main headlamp housing.
Second-generation Audi S8 (D3) V10 engine
The D3 Series S8 is powered by a 5.2-liter all-aluminum alloy four-valve V10 petrol engine. This engine was Audi's first and is often mistakenly referred to as a derivative of the 5.0-liter V10 engine installed on the first-generation Lamborghini. The 5.2-litre V10 in this generation S8 is based on Audi's 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine. The second-generation Lamborghini Gallardo and its successor, the Lamborghini Huracán, are powered by the 5.2-liter engine of the Audi R8.
Second-generation Audi S8 (D3) ZF 6HP26-A61 six-speed electronic automatic transmission
The ZF 6HP26-A61 six-speed electronic automatic transmission is the only sport-optimized transmission with a "Dynamic Shift Program" (DSP) and "Sport" modes with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The output is transmitted through Audi's four-wheel-drive fourth-generation all-wheel drive system, initially using a Torsen T-1 50:50 dynamic center differential, and from the 2007 to 2008 model years, using a Torsen T-3 asymmetrical dynamic center differential. The "default" torque distribution is 40% to the front axle and 60% to the rear axle. If road conditions change, the purely mechanical differential responds without delay, transferring up to 85 percent of the power to the rear wheels and up to 65 percent to the front wheels.
The second-generation Audi S8 (D3) chassis
The top speed of this generation S8 is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Tests have shown that the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 5.1 seconds with 98# RON unleaded gasoline. The performance of this generation S8 is similar to that of Audi's top-of-the-line A8 L W12 model, although the W12 model is more expensive, with more torque and a longer wheelbase. But compared to the A8 L W12 model, the S8 has sportier mechanical features like a stiffer suspension system, larger wheels, and ceramic brakes. The shorter wheelbase and 10-cylinder engine save weight for better handling, but the Audi S8 still lags behind the A8 L W12 in acceleration time to 100 km/h.
The second-generation Audi S8 (D3) pays attention to the suspension system
The Audi S8 model, like the A8 model, has a multi-link suspension layout front and rear with pressurized air springs. However, for the S8 model, the spring-to-shock ratio is significantly stronger, while the suspension brackets have also been redesigned.
The second-generation Audi S8 (D3) braking system
The braking system consists of brake discs that are radially ventilated around the perimeter. The brake discs at the front have two-piston calipers painted in gloss black and single-piston sliding calipers at the rear, coupled to an electromechanical parking brake. Bosch ESP 5.7 (later upgraded to Bosch ESP 8.0) electronic stability control system with ABS, brake assist and electronic braking system. Available as an option, "Audi Ceramic" carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) composite brakes with radially ventilated and floating SGL carbon discs with anthracite grey painted twelve-piston fixed Brembo monobloc alloy calipers. Standard alloy wheels consist of 20-inch alloy wheels.
3rd generation Audi S8 (D4)
奥迪S8 4.0 TFSI quattro(2012–2015):
奥迪S8 4.0 TFSI Four
奥迪S8 4.0 TFSI Four
The D4 series Audi S8 4.0 TFSI quattro was launched in 2012. The D4 S8 is based on the A8 platform. Like the previous version, the D4 S8 is priced lower than the A8 L W12 model.
奥迪S8 4.0 TFSI Four引擎
This generation of Audi S8 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. It is powered by a 4.0-liter TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine with 512 horsepower. The engine utilizes the cylinder deactivation feature so it can run as a V4 engine for better fuel economy. The engine of the S8 shares that of the Bentley Continental GT, while the engine of the 2013 Audi S6, Audi S7 and Audi A8 is 420 hp. At the time, the S8's direct competitors included the BMW Abina B7 and the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, which also had twin-turbo V8 engines.
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro (2016–2018):
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro
This car is based on the same chassis and frame as the D4 S8. By redesigning the turbocharging and fuel delivery of the engine, the Audi S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro has the same powerplant as the previous generation S8 model with a V10 engine, with a maximum of 605 hp. In addition, carbon-ceramic braking is standard on the Audi S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro in some markets. Most of the options on the Audi S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro are the same as on the previous Audi S8 model, however, it comes standard with dark taillights and the option to add carbon fibre styling elements such as mirror caps, rear lip spoiler, rear diffuser and front lip.
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro内饰
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro内饰
奥迪S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro引擎
Different markets have different standard configurations, combining elements of external carbon packaging, dynamic packaging, and internal design packaging. The top-of-the-line Audi S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro will be priced at more than the nominally higher-end A8 L W12 model, which was discontinued after the 2018 model year. Unlike the regular S8 models, which Audi manufactures along with other A8 models on the regular assembly line, the Audi S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro is manufactured by Audi Sport (formerly Quattro GmbH).
Fourth-generation Audi S8 (D5)
Audi S8 (D5)
Audi S8 (D5)
This generation of the Audi S8 was launched in late 2019. Unlike the previous generation S8, which was built solely on the short-wheelbase A8 model, this generation will be available in both short and long wheelbase variants, with the North American market version only available in the long-wheelbase S8 (S8 L). This generation S8 is equipped with the A8 and A8L 60 TFSI all-wheel drive system, as well as a V8 engine with higher output.
Audi S8 (D5) interior
Audi S8 (D5) engine
The Audi S8 (D5) has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with 563 hp and 800 Nm of torque. The 48-volt mild hybrid system will allow start-stop use. Compared to the previous generation Audi S8 plus (D4), this generation of Audi S8 (D5) has 34 hp less power, but 50 Nm more torque.