All Audi modelsAudi S8: generations and engines
The Audi S8 has been built since 1996 in 6 generations, with 9 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1996–present
Generations6
Engine versions9
Power340–605 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Audi S8 generations
- 1996–2002
Audi S8 (D2)
Engines below - 2006–2007
Audi S8 (D3)
Engines below - 2007–2010
Audi S8 (D3, facelift 2007)
Engines below - 2012–2013
Audi S8 (D4)
Engines below - 2013–2018
- 2020–present
Audi S8 (D5)
Engines below
Specs
Audi S8 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Audi S8 (D2)1996–2002 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 V8 (340 hp) quattro | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 4.2 V8 (360 hp) quattro | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 360 hp (265 kW) | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 4.2 V8 (360 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 360 hp (265 kW) | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) | 6.6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Audi S8 (D3)2006–2007 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (450 hp) quattro Tiptronc | 2006–2007 | Gasoline | 450 hp (331 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Audi S8 (D3, facelift 2007)2007–2010 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 FSI V10 (450 hp) quattro Tiptronc | 2007–2010 | Gasoline | 450 hp (331 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Audi S8 (D4)2012–2013 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 TFSI V8 (520 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 2012–2013 | Gasoline | 520 hp (382 kW) | 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) | 4.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Audi S8 (D5)2020–present · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 TFSI V8 (571 hp) MHEV quattro tiptronic COD | 2020–present | Gasoline | 571 hp (420 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 3.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
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