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Audi S8 Gets Huge Power Boost With New Plus Model

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Audi S8 Gets Huge Power Boost With New Plus Model

Audi S8 Plus

Audi S8 Plus (Credit: © Audi)

The Audi S8 is already a pretty awesome rig, thanks to its 4.0-liter TFSSI V-8 that produces 520 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque. But that pales in comparison to the S8 Plus that the German automaker has just announced.

That’s right, Audi has taken the S8 and added a new trim level, known as Plus, to its U.K. lineup that includes a healthy power boost. The S8 plus carries on with the same 4.0-liter TFSI V-8, but Audi cranked it up to 11, giving it 596 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque (553 pound-feet in overboost). For those keeping score at home, that’s a 76-horse and 35-pound-feet increase over the standard S8. Showing off this impressive power boost is the awesome sound emitted from the dual-branch sports exhaust.

The power heads through an eight-speed tiptronic transmission on its way to Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Audi S8 Plus

Audi S8 Plus (Credit: © Audi)

This new-found power drops the S8’s 0-to-62 mph time to a scant 3.8 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard S8. What’s more, the optional Dynamic package can make the S8 Plus even more Autobahn-friendly by removing its top speed limiter, allowing the range-topping S8 to hit 189 mph instead of 155 mph. Also included in the Dynamic package are fade-resistant carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brakes and anthracite-painted calipers.

Agility is also key in turning the large A8 into the S8 Plus rocket ship. Audi operated a few chassis tweaks like an S sports adaptive air suspension, dynamic steering, 21-inch alloy wheels in high-gloss black, and specially designed 275/35R21 tires.

There are also a few exterior upgrades to speak of on the S8 Plus. The flaps in the side air inlets and the blade in the front apron are both made from carbon fiber, while the rear diffuser, front grille, air inlets, window trim, and mirror housings are in gloss black. Finishing out the look are tinted taillights, “A8 T” badges, standard Matrix LED headlights, and a body-color rear spoiler.

Audi S8 Plus

Audi S8 Plus (Credit: © Audi)

The cabin also features a handful up upgrades. In here, you will find 22-way power S comfort sports seats with memory, black leather upholstery, contrast stitching and piping, and an Alcantara headliner and rear deck.

The S8 Plus will start from £97,700 ($154,410) OTR, and deliveries will commence in October 2015. There is no mention of a U.S.-spec model, but I believe we will get one eventually.

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