This 2008 Audi S8 is finished in Daytona Gray Pearl Effect over Silver and Light Gray Valcona leather, and it is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 linked with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transaxle and Quattro all-wheel drive. The car is one of a reported 396 examples for the model year, and is equipped with the Alcantara Package, carbon-fiber trim, a solar sunroof, xenon headlights, fog lights, 20” double-spoke alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, an air suspension system, Parktronic, automatic climate control, navigation, Audi MMI infotainment, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The S8 was built with an aluminum Audi Space Frame, and this example is finished in Daytona Gray Pearl Effect (LZ7S). Exterior equipment includes a solar sunroof, xenon headlights, LED taillights, a power-operated trunk, soft-close doors, Parktronic parking sensors, fog lights, and dual exhaust outlets. The 20” double-spoke alloy wheels have been refinished and ceramic-coated, and they are mounted with Michelin tires. The car rides on an adaptive air suspension system, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes. Equipment includes a tire-pressure monitoring system. The heated power-adjustable front seats are upholstered in Silver and Light Gray Valcona leather, and carbon-fiber trim accents the cabin. The Alcantara Package added an Alcantara-upholstered headliner and rear parcel shelf. Additional amenities include a leather-wrapped dashboard and door panels, navigation, a power rear sunshade, side sunshades, dual rear seat climate control, updated Audi MMI infotainment, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and automatic climate control. The heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a central digital display flanked by a 190-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The Audi Driver Assistance Package includes side-alert and lane-keeping assist.
The 5.2-liter V10 was factory rated at 450 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, which is routed to all four wheels through a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transaxle, a Torsen center differential, and a Quattro all-wheel-drive system.