The Audi S8 test car is not wearing any of the sportier “S” bodywork just yet. What it does have are large brake rotors and calipers along with a quad tip exhaust setup — obvious signs this is no ordinary A8. The Audi S8 can be distinguished by LED lights, lower hanging side skirts, a chrome grille, and side mirrors as well as a set of sporty 20 inch wheels.Under the hood there will be a supercharged V8 engine bringing more low-end torque and better fuel economy than the V10 fitted in the current model. This V8 engine will produce a total output of 450 HP and will be mated to a 7-speed double-clutch S Tronic. The S8 will get the usual upgraded suspension, brakes and powertrain that all “S” models get. Exactly which powertrain the S8 will receive seems to be a mystery so far.
It is expected that to hit dealerships in 2012, at a cost of more than $100,000.
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