Audi claims a top speed of 155 mph, and there are fuel-saving systems, too, including cylinder deactivation and a mild-hybrid setup with a small electric motor and battery.

Combining comfort, amenities, and hint of sportiness, the Audi A8 offers an understated alternative to the usual full-size European luxury sedan.

Engine: 4.0 TFSI 8 Cylinder 563 HP Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler

The SQ8 ramps up the performance of the standard Q8 with a twin-turbo V-8 and a sport-tuned suspension for SUV drivers seeking some excitement with their luxury.

Audi provides every Q8 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive.

The RS Q8’s engine pairs with Quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and there's also a 48-volt hybrid system working behind the scenes to improve fuel efficiency.

Apr 11, 2022 · Output remains a heady 563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, with the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission again feeding Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Feb 15, 2022 · Audi has released U.S. details on the updated 2022 A8 lineup. The S8 is now the only model with a V-8, and the plug-in-hybrid has been dropped. The A8 starts at $87,595 and the S8 starts at $118,995.

Nov 27, 2019 · This engine is utterly pleasant with its beautiful yet unobtrusive V-8 sound, and we expect it to rocket the S8 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Audi says the top speed is 155 mph.

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