| Audi S8 | |
|---|---|
 Audi S8 at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi Sport GmbH |
| Production | 1996–present |
| Model years | 1996–present |
| Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Longitudinal F4 layout (quattro) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group D platform MLB |
| Related | Audi A8 Bentley Flying Spur V8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | (D2) V8 4.2 L. (Volkswagen Group) (D3) V10 5.2 L. (Lamborghini) (D4/D5) V8 4.0 L. (CTGA) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Audi V8 |
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car of the Audi S models produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant. The S8 is the mechanically-upgraded, high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.