S8 AWD
What the S8 adds over the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro®
| Spec | A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4773 lbs | 5125 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4773 lbs | 5125 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 2995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 563 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Six-Cylinder | Eight-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Overall height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available | Dynamic all-wheel steering |
| Front suspension type | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
| Rear suspension type | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
| Tire size | 265/40 R20 | 265/35 R21 |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 21 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.1 in | 123.2 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 21" 10-spoke-star design, platinum gray finish wheels with 265/35 R21 summer tires (Standard), 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing, Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) - Front Suspension, Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) - Rear Suspension, Dynamic all-wheel steering, Eight-Cylinder (Type), sport rear differential
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 12.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 58.5 in |
| Overall length | 209.5 in |
| Overall width | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3996 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Eight-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 563 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 44.3 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dynamic all-wheel steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
| Rear suspension type | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/35 R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | NA |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5125 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5125 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety3 std · 0 opt
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Electro-mechanical Parking Brake
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Exterior1 std · 2 opt
- 21" 10-spoke-star design, platinum gray finish wheels with 265/35 R21 summer tires (Standard)
- 21" 7-arm-dynamic design, contrast black finish wheels with 265/35 R21 summer tires (Available) optional
- 21" 7-arm-dynamic design, platinum gray finish wheels with 265/35 R21 summer tires (Available) optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- quattro® all-wheel drive
- 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing
- Eight-Cylinder (Type)
- shift-by-wire technology
- sport rear differential
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) - Front Suspension
- Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) - Rear Suspension
- Dynamic all-wheel steering
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 A8. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the S8
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2027 Audi A8 S8 add over the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro®?
Against the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro®, 7 features become standard that the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.