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Audi S8 D4

Headline trim: S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro — 597 bhp, 0-62 in 3.8s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
597 bhp
0–60
3.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$57,000

Strengths

  • 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8
  • S8 plus 597 bhp
  • Limo refinement, supercar pace

Weaknesses

  • COD stutter complaints
  • Carbon build-up
  • 8-speed Tiptronic mechatronic

Notable tech

  • D4 platform
  • 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 (cylinder-on-demand)
  • S8 plus — 597 bhp
  • 8-speed Tiptronic
  • Adaptive air suspension

Common issues

  • Carbon build-up
  • 8AT mechatronic
  • COD stutter

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across D4's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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S8 4.0 TFSI quattro
BHP513
Torque650 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro
BHP597
Torque700 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT