![]() It is sleek and understated, although the Digital Matrix LED headlights OLED rear lights add to the car’s presence while also giving it the most advanced lighting system available on the market. On the surface the S8 is all elegance without any overt signs of what it is capable of. At speeds between 80 and 130 km/h and lateral acceleration of up to 0.4g, cornering is hardly noticeable to passengers, and, driving hard into a bend it elevates the side of the body on the outside of the curve and lowers the other side, tilting it into the curve up to three degrees – greater road holding and comfort achieved in the same move. The same system also enhances the comfort of passengers at speed while giving the handling something approaching superpowers. Drive over a large pothole and the chassis remains unaffected with the wheels and suspensions absorbing the irregularity in the road. It seamlessly adapts to the road conditions, loading or unloading each wheel with additional power via an electric motor to actively regulate the position of the chassis in any driving situation. This works in combination with multiple sensors throughout the car, including the video camera, to provide a sublime ride in all conditions and situations. The S8 once again offers benchmark luxury for passengers, with a ride that has been further refined through the use of Audi’s predictive active suspension. Priced from $273,400* it showcases the brand’s mastery of engineering and automotive technology, while delivering supercar performance and handling. The new Audi S8 which touched down in Australia late last year carries on the proud, though understated tradition of the model, bringing the very latest technology, lighting and safety equipment to an even more refined performance package that again belies the car’s size and outwardly stately demeanour. In the pantheon of great movie car chases, the S8 enjoys something approaching cult status for its role in the 1998 film Ronin, where its combination of subtle styling and blistering performance and handling made it the getaway car of choice for the team of special operatives led by Robert De Niro. For those looking for a high-performance sedan that also boasts the highest levels of luxury and technology, it stands alone. And the fact is that most of them couldn’t carry five adults and luggage into the bargain.īy every conceivable standard the S8 is a true specialist that occupies its own niche market. ![]() On the other hand, there are few cars that can match it in a straight-line from a standing start and in the right hands, it will embarrass all but the most dedicated performance specials on twisty mountain roads. On the one hand it is a large, supremely luxurious limousine boasting absolutely state-of-the-art technology – the quintessential luxury conveyance. If you would like to know more about our privacy policy and procedures and the management of your personal information, or if you would like to access or update your personal information, please contact our customer assistance team, T +1800 50 AUDI (2834), E many ways the Audi S8 is an enigma. We will act in accordance with our privacy policy which is available at. ![]() We may, unless you have opted out, use your personal information to market our products and services to you, to improve our products and services and to invite you to events. We may also disclose your personal information to our related parties based in Australia and to our overseas service providers. We may disclose your personal information to our service providers and to our dealership network in Australia. We will keep your personal information for only as long as is necessary to carry out the purpose(s) described above (unless we are required or permitted by law to hold the information for a longer period). You are not required to provide your personal information, however, if you choose not to provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to fulfil the purpose(s) described above. Subscribe Now Read our Data Collection Statement hereĪudi Australia will collect, record and use your personal information for the purpose(s) of sending you the requested newsletter.
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