Verdict
B
BHP
306 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
31 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$46,000
Strengths
- Virtual Cockpit standard
- Coupé and Roadster bodies
- 306 bhp post-facelift
Weaknesses
- No manual option from 2018
- Discontinued 2023
- Premium pricing new
Notable tech
- MQB platform (Mk3 TT sibling)
- 2.0 TFSI EA888
- Quattro Haldex
- 6-speed S-Tronic DSG
- Virtual Cockpit standard
Common issues
- EA888 carbon build-up
- DSG mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8S's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
TTS 2.0 TFSI quattro (early)
BHP306
Torque380 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
TTS 2.0 TFSI quattro (post-2018)
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DSG