Audi A8 S8 Specification Guide

A8 | S8Audi A8 | A8 L and S8 Australian Specifications

Audi A8 | A8L | S8

A8 50 TDI /A8 L 50 TDI

quattro S8

quattro

Technical data

Engine type

V6 diesel engine with common rail injection

system, turbocharging and 48V Mild Hybrid Electric

Vehicle technology (MHEV)

V8 petrol engine with direct fuel injection, twin turbocharging, 48V Mild

Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology (MHEV) and

cylinder on demand

Capacity (cc) 2,967 3,996

Power (kW/rpm) 210 / 3,750 - 4,000 420 / 6,000

Torque (Nm/rpm) 600 / 1,250 - 3,250 800 / 2,000 - 4,500

Driveline quattro quattro

Transmission 8 speed tiptronic 8 speed tiptronic

Start-Stop system

Acceleration (sec) 0-100km/h 5.9 (5.9) 3.8

Top speed (km/h) 250 250

Fuel consumption (combined)• Litres per 100km#Δ

• CO2 emissions grams per km#Δ

5.9 (6.0)#

154 (155)#

10.5Δ

245Δ

Unladen weight in kg (includes 75kg for driver)1 2,050 (2,075) 2,305

() Figures in brackets refer to long-wheel base variants.

Safety

Active bonnet

Anti-theft alarm system – monitors doors, bonnet and luggage compartment

Front airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for front and rear outer passengers, head level curtain airbag for front and rear

Safety package inclusive of front centre airbag and crash response front head restraints

Attention assist – provides a warning alert tone and visual signal if the system evaluates that the drivers attention may be lapsing

Electromechanical parking brake

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) with electronic wheel-selective torque control, ABS, ASR, EDL and Brake Assist

First aid kit, warning triangle and high visibility vests

Hold assist – holds the vehicle on gradients indefinitely to enable smooth driving

Seatbelt reminders for all 5 seats including illuminated seat belt buckles

Tyre pressure monitoring system

= Standard | = Optional equipment | — = Not available | NCO = No cost option# Fuel consumption figures according to ADR 81/02 derived from laboratory testing. Figures are on the basis of 19 inch wheels. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted

(including without limitation, wheel size fitted), will in practice in the real world lead to figures which generally differ from those advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison amongst vehicles only.

Δ Fuel consumption figures according to ADR 81/02 derived from laboratory testing. Figures are on the basis of 21 inch wheels. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted (including without limitation, wheel size fitted), will in practice in the real world lead to figures which generally differ from those advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison amongst vehicles only.

Audi A8 | A8L | S8

PackagesOption Code


quattro S8

quattro

Premium plus package

• 20" alloy wheels in 10-spoke parallel design, contrasting grey, partly polished• Adaptive windscreen wipers with integrated washer jets• Chrome exterior package – additional chrome highlights in front and rear bumpers and chrome inlays in door handles• Colour interior lighting package including ambient lighting with 30 selectable colours and 6 colour profiles• Control buttons, black, in glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look• Electric sunblinds for rear windscreen and rear door windows• Extended leather package including centre console, door armrests, airbag cover on steering wheel, upper dashboard and door rails in fine Nappa leather• Air quality package – includes 2 fragrances and air ionisation to improve the air quality in the cabin• Privacy glass – dark tinted rear and rear side windows, and acoustic glazing for front windows• Rear comfort head restraints• Seat ventilation and massage function for front seats – includes perforated leather upholstery

WF9 —

Sensory package

• Bang & Olufsen Advanced 3D Sound System including 23 loudspeakers with a total output of 1,820 watts• Electrically adjustable outer rear seats with 4 way lumbar support and memory function• Seat ventilation and massage for outer rear seats; adjustable in three stages• Heated rear outer seats; adjustable in three stages• Full leather package (full description below)

WC7 —

Sport package (only available on short wheel base models and only available when ordered in combination with Premium plus package)

• Sport exterior package including sport front and rear bumper in striking design, front air inlet grilles and rear diffuser with honeycomb structure and sport side sill trims

• 21" Audi Sport alloy wheels in 10-spoke star design, platinum look• Dynamic all-wheel steering package• Inlays in piano finish; black

WA7 —

Full leather package (only available when ordered in combination with Premium plus package)

The following items are upholstered in fine Nappa leather with decorative stitching:• Lower dashboard including glove compartment• Door trims including door pockets• Seat trims and backrest covers; front• Head restraint linings; front and rear

7HD Included in

Sensory package

= Standard | = Optional equipment | — = Not available | NCO = No cost option

Audi A8 | A8L | S8


^ Only available on the S8 Sedan and the A8 Sedan in combination with optional sport package.

Standard Equipment and OptionsOption Code


quattro S8

quattro

Wheels, suspension and driving dynamics

19" alloy wheels in 15-spoke design with 255/45 tyres —

20" alloy wheels in 10-spoke parallel design, contrasting grey, partly polished with 265/40 tyres Included in Premium plus package —

21" Audi Sport alloy wheels in 10-spoke star design, platinum look with 275/35 tyres Included in Sport package —

21" alloy wheels in 5-double spoke star design 265/35 tyres —

Anti-theft wheel bolts and loose wheel detection

Tyre repair kit

Audi drive select – allows the selection of various driving modes

quattro with self-locking centre differential —

quattro with self-locking centre and sport differential —

Dynamic steering package• All-wheel steering: at low speeds, the steering effort reduces for the driver and the turning circle of the vehicle is reduced by approximately 1.1m. At higher

speeds, the response behaviour and the driving stability are improved by a targeted adjustment of the rear wheels• Dynamic steering – variable ratio steering depending on the driving situation and driver preference. Customisable via Audi drive select

0N5 Included in Sport package

Air suspension – electronically controlled air suspension with infinitely variable adaptive damping system on all 4 wheels; automatically regulates the vehicle height and damping; includes level control and manual lift function

Predictive active suspension• Actively controls the body in any driving situation, greatly reducing pitch and roll during acceleration or braking• Allows the body to be quickly raised by as much as 50mm when the door handle is actuated for easier entry and exit• Can instantly raise the side body by as much as 80mm with an impending side impact, mitigating the severity of the accident for all occupants

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Ceramic brakes with grey anthracite callipers PC5 —

Red brake callipers —

Space saver spare wheel

Paint finishes^

Brilliant black NCO Navarra blue, metallic NCO

Florett silver, metallic NCO Seville Red, metallic NCO

Glacier white, metallic NCO Terra grey, metallic NCO

Monsoon grey, metallic NCO Vesuvius grey, metallic NCO

Moonlight blue, metallic NCO Daytona grey, pearl effect^ NCO

Mythos black, metallic NCO

Audi A8 | A8L | S8



quattro S8

quattro

Assistance systems

Adaptive cruise assist with Stop&Go including traffic jam assist and distance indicator2

Audi active lane assist – when activated helps the driver stay in the lane by gentle corrective steering intervention and through steering vibration2

Audi side assist – blind spot warning system2

360 degree cameras including kerb view function – 4 wide-angle cameras cover the entire area immediately around the vehicle, providing a range of different views for even easier manoeuvering2

Park assist with parking system plus assists driver by taking over steering, manoeuvering, braking and gear shifting; features acoustic signals with virtual lane display2 ; with front and rear parking sensors

Attention assist – provides a warning alert tone and visual signal if the system evaluates that the driver’s attention may be lapsing2

Audi pre-sense front with Autonomous Emergency Braking – provides collision mitigation from 5km/h up to 85 km/h (pedestrians and cyclists) and up to 250 km/h (vehicles)2

Audi pre-sense rear – preventative protection measures including tensioning of front seat belts and closing of windows and sunroof where the risk of a collision is detected from the rear

Collision avoidance assist – provides additional assistance to the driver with supporting steering torque in critical situations where the driver initiates evasive action2

Turn assist – monitors oncoming traffic when turning right at low speeds2

Emergency assist – within system limits, detects when the driver fails to respond. In such instance, the system provides the driver with a visual, acoustic and haptic warning

Cross traffic assist rear – supports the driver when reversing out of a perpendicular parking space reducing the risk of accidents2

Intersection crossing assist – monitors the area in front of and at the side of the vehicle on junctions and exit roads to detect oncoming objects. A visual and acoustic warning is provided, and if the situation is critical, a warning brake jolt follows which operates at speeds up to 10 km/h2

Exit warning system – detects cars and cyclists when opening doors

Light and rain sensor

Predictive efficiency assist2

Night vision assistant – improves poor visibility in the dark by electronically visualising the road and surroundings 9R1

Exterior features

Privacy glass – dark tinted rear and rear side windows, and acoustic glazing for front windows Included in Premium plus package

Black exterior styling package – black highlights around the Audi Singleframe grille, the trim strips on the side windows, the front and rear bumpers, luggage compartment trim strip, Audi badging (removes S8 badging) and exterior mirrors in black 4ZP

Convenience key, full keyless entry and start

Electric rear tailgate closure with gesture control and programmable opening height

Exterior mirrors; heated, folding and auto dimming with memory; kerb-side function on the passenger side; includes heated washer jets

Power assisted door closure – automatically pulls doors that are not completely engaged into the locks

Sunroof, panoramic, tinted glass, electrically tilting and opening with electric sun shade (Short Wheel Base models only)

2-section sunroof, panoramic, tinted glass, electrically tilting and opening with electric sun shade (Long Wheel Base models only) —

Acoustic glazing – improved exterior noise insulation thanks to double glazing

Adaptive windscreen wipers – optimum visibility whatever the weather, cleaning fluid is sprayed directly in front of the wiper blades, reducing the spray of water on the windscreen. Water consumption is reduced by up to 50% compared with conventional systems

Included in Premium plus package

Audi HD Matrix LED headlights with front and rear dynamic indicators; daytime running lights, dipped beam, high beam, position light, turning light, all-weather light, motorway light, static cornering light, synthetic cornering light as part of high-beam assist and automatic-dynamic headlight range control. This also features an innovative and unique lighting design that is demonstrated in the front and rear lights with a Coming home and Leaving home animation

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Audi HD Matrix LED headlights with laser light and rear OLED lights; daytime running lights, dipped beam, high beam, position light, turning light, all-weather light, motorway light, static cornering light, synthetic cornering light as part of high-beam assist and automatic-dynamic headlight range control. This also features an innovative and unique lighting design that is demonstrated in the front and rear lights with a Coming home and Leaving home animation

PXC


Audi A8 | A8L | S8



quattro S8

quattro

Seating and upholstery

Electric seats for driver and front passenger including adjustment of seat height, fore/aft position, seat angle and backrest angle; electric lumbar support and memory for driver and front passenger seat

Rear comfort head restraints Included in Premium plus package

Valcona leather upholstery with perforated leather on front and outer rear seats; door and side panel trim inserts in Alcantara

Heated front seats; adjustable in three stages

Heated rear outer seats; adjustable in three stages (Long Wheel Base models only) Included in Sensory package

Seat ventilation and massage function for front seats Included in Premium plus package

Comfort customised contour front seats —

S comfort individual contour sport front seats —

Extended leather package including centre console, door armrests, airbag cover on steering wheel, upper dashboard and door rails in fine Nappa leather Included in Premium plus package

Full leather package (as described under "Packages" section) Included in Sensory package

Inlays

Lower inlays in graphite grey —

Lower inlays in dark brushed aluminium —

Upper inlays in carbon vector —

Upper inlays in fine grain ash, grey brown natural —

Interior features

4-zone climate control – separately adjustable temperature and air distribution settings for left and right-hand sides at front and rear; rear touchscreen display. Additional air vents for rear passengers in B pillars

Air quality package – includes 2 fragrances and air ionisation to improve the air in the cabin Included in Premium plus package

Comfort front centre armrest with adjustable fore/aft position and angle

Control buttons in black gloss look with haptic feedback —

Extended aluminium look for control buttons —

Front door sill trims with aluminium inlays, illuminated

Interior lighting package including ambient lighting – includes courtesy lighting in the exterior door handles, entrance lighting, footwell lighting at front and rear, inside door handles, door trims and centre console —

LED colour interior lighting package including ambient lighting with 30 selectable colours and 6 colour profiles – includes courtesy lighting in the exterior door handles, entrance lighting, footwell lighting at front and rear, inside door handles, and ambient lighting of the door trims and instrument panel

Included in Premium plus package

Twin-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles —

Twin-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction, shift paddles and heating —

Electric steering column adjustment with automatic entry and exit function and memory

Alcantara headlining in black PL4

Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows (Short Wheel Base models only) Included in Premium plus package

Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows (Long Wheel Base models only) —

Matrix LED reading lights in rear – with adjustment of: deflection and position, focus and size as well as brightness of light distribution, can be adjusted via Rear Seat Remote


Audi A8 | A8L | S8



quattro S8

quattro

Infotainment

Audi connect plus Navigation & Infotainment3 services including:• Online traffic information with hazard alert• Destination entry via myAudi or Google Maps• Parking information• Weather• Fuel prices • Google services

Audi connect plus Security & Assistance4 services including:• Car finder with remote signal• Remote lock & unlock • Emergency call• Online roadside assistance

Audi virtual cockpit – fully digital configurable instrument cluster with 12.3 inch high resolution colour display

Audi smartphone interface – connects to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB to access approved apps via the MMI interface; includes wireless Apple CarPlay5

Audi music interface – 2 USB interfaces in front and 2 USB interfaces in rear with charging and data transfer functionality5

Audi phone box light – supports wireless charging via the “Qi” standard for compatible smartphones and smartphone covers, and up to 2 Bluetooth connections5

Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System – 17 speakers including 3D sound loudspeakers, centre speaker and subwoofer, 16-channel amplifier with a total output of 730 watts

Bang & Olufsen Advanced 3D Sound System, 23 loudspeakers including 3D sound, front and rear loudspeakers, centre speaker and subwoofer each with their own, separate power amplifier and exclusive loudspeaker covers in aluminium and high-quality neodymium magnets; centre speaker and 2 automatically extending acoustic lenses on the instrument panel

8RF Included in

Sensory package

DAB+ Digital radio6

Head up display – in colour with speed, navigation and assistance information

Rear seat remote – 5.7 inch OLED display operating various climate control, seat, lighting and convenience functions

MMI navigation plus7 with MMI touch, response, acoustic and haptic feedback including:• High-resolution 10.1 inch colour display for infotainment system• High-resolution 8.6 inch colour display for climate control functions with handwriting recognition and favourites list• Voice control with natural speech recognition• 3D map display including places of interest and city models• MMI search: free-text search with intelligent destination suggestions


Please note that this is a preliminary specification sheet and the information contained within it can change without notice prior to launch of the vehicle. This should only be used as an ordering guide only.

#Δ Figures according to ADR 81/02 derived from laboratory testing. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted (including without limitation, wheel size fitted), will in practice in the real world lead to figures which generally differ from those advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison amongst vehicles only.

‡ The content and scope of the Audi connect plus services offered may vary from time to time. Features vary by model and Audi AG may add, change, replace or remove individual services or features at any time during your subscription for the Audi connect plus services. Terms and conditions apply, please visit www.audi.com.au/audiconnectplus-termsofservice for more information. Additional Information about our privacy practices and procedures is contained in our Privacy Policy located at: www.audi.com.au/audiconnectplus-privacypolicy.

1 Unladen vehicle weight includes driver (75kg) and fuel tank 90% full, calculated in accordance with the current version of Directive 92/21/EEC. Optional equipment may increase the car‘s unladen weight and drag coefficient, whereupon the possible payload limit and/or the top speed will be reduced accordingly.

2 Audi driver assistance systems work only within system limits and are intended to assist the driver. The driver remains responsible for driving the vehicle and is required to remain attentive at all times.3 Audi connect plus Navigation & Infotainment services. These services are provided through a SIM card permanently installed in the vehicle. The costs of calls and data connections are included in the price of the services. The services are generally provided for at least 1 year and

up to 3 years from vehicle delivery. If Audi connect plus services are based on services from third-party providers, permanent availability cannot be guaranteed as this is the responsibility of the third-party provider.4 Audi connect plus Security & Assistance services. These services are provided through a SIM card permanently installed in the vehicle. The costs of calls and data connections are included in the price of the services. The services provided by Audi are only available within the

coverage of the mobile phone network. The services are generally provided for at least 1 year and up to 3 years from vehicle delivery. The emergency call service is provided for up to 10 years from vehicle delivery.5 Please check with your Audi dealer for approved telephones that have been tested by Audi for compatibility.6 Digital radio reception coverage dependent on vehicle location.7 MMI navigation functional features may differ or not be available for the Australian market. Please refer to your Audi dealer for up-to-date information.

Vehicle pictured is a S8 Sedan quattro tiptronic overseas model with optional equipment.

Published in AustraliaOctober 2020 Part No: AUA8S8SNC1020

This is a manufacturer’s specification sheet and new vehicles must be purchased from authorised Audidealers. Specifications are planned as of July 20th, 2020 production and are subject to change without notice or obligation. Actual production dates of vehicles with these specifications and the specifications themselves are subject to change without notice or obligation. All information in this specification sheet is correct at the time of publication, however variations may occur from time to time and Audi Australia Pty Ltd, in so far as permitted by law to do so, shall not be liable in any way as a result of any reliance by any person on anything contained in thisspecification sheet. For individual pricing and to confirm the specifications of your Audi (including any modelyear / running changes) please contact your authorised Audi dealer.

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