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Audi S8

Jeff Zurschmeide, Edmunds Contributor
Jeff Zurschmeide | Edmunds Contributor
July 16, 2026

At the top of Audi's sedan lineup is the S8. This full-size luxury sedan spares no expense in performance or luxury. As a flagship for both performance and comfort, the S8 features a breathtaking twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine rated at 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's signature quattro all-wheel-drive system. Inside, the S8 provides comfortable seating for five adults, putting a special emphasis on the sport-luxury driver's experience with standard heated, ventilated, and massaging seats.

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Fourth generation
2020 - 2026
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Third generation
2013 - 2018
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2020 - 2026

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Fourth generation Audi S8

After taking a break for the 2019 model year, Audi returned with an all-new S8 sedan, giving the full-size flagship model the latest in performance and luxury technology. That starts with the 563 horsepower of the twin-turbo V8 engine, but also includes special features like four-wheel steering and an adaptive road-reading suspension that adjusts for different road conditions. Put it all together, and the S8 will hit 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. 

Inside, the S8 offers ultimate luxury, with standard heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, as well as a spacious rear-seat area with recline functions. If you add the available Rear Seat Comfort or the Executive Rear Seat package, you can bring the same heat, ventilation, and massage to the back seat. In any case, the S8 is an impressive luxury vehicle.

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Model highlights

  • Full-size four-door sedan

  • Twin-turbo V8 engine

  • Automatic transmission with AWD

  • Adaptive suspension

  • Heated, ventilated, and massaging seats

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2013 - 2018

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Third generation Audi S8

After an absence of a few years, Audi once again offered the powerful S8 full-size sedan beginning in 2013. This flagship model was designed to offer top-tier performance along with state-of-the-art luxury features. 

Power came from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine rated at 520 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. That engine was mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system. With that drivetrain, the S8 can hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. But the S8 is not just speed. The car rides on an adaptive air-ride suspension with five driver-selectable modes from firm to smooth. 

Inside, the S8 includes creature comforts, including heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats; layered glass; active noise cancellation for a whisper-quiet ride; and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system. 

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Model highlights

  • Full-size four-door sedan

  • Turbocharged V8 engine

  • Automatic transmission with AWD

  • Air-ride suspension

  • Luxury cabin amenities

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Changes by year

Latest generation from 2020 - 2026

2026 Audi S8

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  • No significant changes

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2025 Audi S8

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  • Standard 21-inch wheels

  • Standard leather trim

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2024 Audi S8

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  • Remote start and new infotainment features

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2023 Audi S8

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  • No significant changes

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2022 Audi S8

Highlights

  • Mid-cycle refresh updated exterior styling

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2021 Audi S8

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  • Standard heated armrests

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2020 Audi S8

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  • First year of refreshed fourth-generation Audi S8

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Previous generation from 2013 - 2018

2018 Audi S8

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  • Final year for the third-generation Audi S8

  • No significant changes 

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2017 Audi S8

Highlights

  • S8 Plus performance trim became standard

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2016 Audi S8

Highlights

  • New S8 Plus trim offered 605 horsepower and sport suspension

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2015 Audi S8

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  • Standard head-up display and sport exhaust system

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Jeff Zurschmeide, Edmunds Contributor
Jeff Zurschmeide | Edmunds Contributor

Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.



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