2012 Audi S8

At a Glance

Pricing $72,200 - $134,500
Drive Types AWD
Engines 3.0l V6 S, 4.0l V8 T, 6.3l W12
Transmissions A8
Fuel Economy 13-18 (city), 21-28 (highway)

Audi's flagship sedan is the A8. The A8 stands apart from other large luxury sedans with its all-aluminum construction and standard all-wheel-drive. The A8 is offered in two lengths. At 202 inches in length, the standard A8 is no small car, but the longer A8L adds another 5 inches of wheelbase and length. This greatly increases legroom in the second row of seats. The A8 is loaded with standard features and amenities, but still offers a healthy list of options and packages to allow owners to customize it as far as their budgets will allow. Notable options include a panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, power-closing doors and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Most A8 models equip a powerful V8 engine, but the W12 includes a decidedly unique engine configuration.

What Changed:

The S8 rejoins the A8 lineup. A twin-turbo 4.0l V8 produces 520-bhp and 479 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive complete the driveline.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
A8 3.0T 3.0l V6 S (333-bhp) A8 AWD $72,200
A8 4.0T 4.0l V8 T (420-bhp) A8 AWD $80,900
A8 L 3.0T 3.0l V6 S (333-bhp) A8 AWD $78,500
A8 L 4.0T 4.0l V8 T (420-bhp) A8 AWD $87,200
A8 L W12 6.3l W12 (500-bhp) A8 AWD $134,500
S8 4.0l V8 T (512-bhp) A8 AWD $110,000