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2006 Audi S8 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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Audi didn't rush with the second generation of the S8 nameplate and unveiled it only in late 2005 as a 2006 model year, but the wait was worth it.

The first generation of the S8 was an immense success, and the German automaker considered continuing the moniker with the second generation of the A8 that was launched in 2002. Still, it didn't want to rush a new model on the market. It took time and studies to convert the automaker's flagship into a fierce supercar contender, but with four doors and all the luxury of a limousine.

With the facelifted version, the second generation of the A8 lineup has received the singleframe-grille showcased on the Audi Nuvolari concept car. If that looked fine on the lesser-powered vehicles, on the S8, it looked spot-on. In addition, the chromed vertical slats and the three lower air-intakes made the car looks aggressive, something that didn't happen with other German luxury cars. Moreover, the large 20" light-alloy wheels confirmed the fact that the S8 was not the kind of executive vehicle meant just to drive a CEO from A to B in a calm way. It looked like a vehicle built to travel at high rates of speed on the German Autobahn highway system.

Inside, the front seats featured high-bolstered areas that supported their occupants during high-speed cornering maneuvers. At the same time, in the back, the bench was profiled for two, even though the car was available with three headrests (depending on the options). Despite the vehicle's sporty abilities, the S8 didn't lack luxurious amenities such as standard leather upholstery or a custom premium sound system.

Under the hood, Audi installed a V10, direct fuel-injected engine developed together with Lamborghini. In full song, the massive powerplant developed 450 PS (433 hp), and it could rev up to 7,000 rpm. Power was sent in all corners via a six-speed automatic transmission.

press release
AUDI S8 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  1 gasoline engine
  • 5.2L V10 FSI Quattro 6AT (450 HP)
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AUDI S8 Brochure 2009 (US)

AUDI S8
5.2L V10 FSI Quattro 6AT (450 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.2L V10 FSI Quattro 6AT (450 HP)
Cylinders:V10
Displacement:5204 cm3
Power:331 KW @ 7000 RPM
450 HP @ 7000 RPM
444 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque:398 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
540 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:265/35 R20 99 Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.3 in (5062 mm)
Width:74.7 in (1897 mm)
Height:56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.8/63.3 in (1,621/1,608 mm)
Wheelbase:115.9 in (2944 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5600.7 lbs (2540 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11.9 mpg US (19.8 L/100Km)
Highway:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined:17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:319 g/km
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