2012 Audi S8

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Audi is going to premiere its flagship sporty model, the 2012 S8, at this year's Frankfurt auto show, next month. The 2012 Audi S8 is powered by the latest engine to come out of the company's Ingolstadt facilities - a 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8. the new powerplant sends a massive 382 kW (520 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque to all four wheels of the 2012 S8, via an eight-speed tiptronic transmission. The 2012 Audi S8 can use its maximum torque output between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm. Thanks to its high output, the new S8 is able to get from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 4.2 seconds. Its top speed however, is limited to 155.34 mph (250 km/h).

If you're wondering bout the fuel consumption, of the 2012 S8, we have to tell you that it requires

235 less petrol than the previous version, even though it outputs 51 kW (70 hp) more. Audi rates the 2012 S8 at 10.2 liters per 100 km (23.06 US mpg) in the combined cycle.

The equipment list of the 2012 Audi S8 includes start / stop technology, the new 'cylinder on demand' tech, Active Noise Cancellation, the acclaimed quattro AWD system, and a self-locking center differential.



Thanks to its ASF (Audi Space Frame) body, which is made mostly of aluminum, the 2012 Audi S8 weighs 1,975 kilograms (4,354.13 lb), which just the body weighing 231 kilograms (509.27 lb). If it had a traditional body, it would've tipped the scales at 330 kg. The new s8 it's a big heavy car. It measures 5.15 m (16.90 ft) in length and weighs almost 2 tons. At the same time, it can get to 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. It's amazing!

In terms of design, the 2012 Audi S8 features countless aluminum styling parts, 20-inch or 21-inch light alloy wheels in various styles,

and 13 exterior finish colors, two of which are exclusive to the S8 range (Daytona Gray and Prism Silver).

The equipment list of the new Audi S8 2012 includes 400 mm (15.75 in) brake discs at the front, 365 mm (14.37 in) ones at the rear, matt black calipers, and ESP. The ceramic brakes are optional extras.

For the interior of the 2012 S8, Audi is offering multi-way, power-adjustable comfort sport seats, and instrument panel accents and gear selector lever made from Carbon Atlas, whatever that is. Illuminated door sills, Valcona leather, a sensor-controlled lock for the trunk, ambient lighting and LED headlights are all there, driving the price of the 2012 S8 through the ceiling. Fortunately, Audi is still keeping the figure a secret.

Some of the luxuries offered with the 2012 S8 include Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 1,400 watt amplifiers and 19 speakers, adaptive cruise control with lane assist, night vision, and a high-resolution 8-inch display for the MMI system.


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