Audi is a German automobile manufacturing company. This company has launched many models in the world market, most of which have been successful from sales point of view. Audi S8 is one of them. The first generation was launched in the market in 1994. The production of this generation continued for next few years. The Audi S8 belongs to the second set of cars. Its production started in 2001.

General Introduction

The Audi S8 was launched in 2001. The earlier generations flooded the markets as early as 1994. The Audi S8 was introduced in 2001 as a variant of Mercedez-Benz. The Audi S8 is manufactured by Audi AG. The parent company is Volkswagen AG. The production of this car started in 1994 and the production has continued till date. The car has seen many modifications in the generations it has evolved through. It is a full size luxury car. The body style is 4 door sedan. It has an FF and AWD platform. This car is very close to BMW Series 7, Lexus LS and Mercedez Benz. It is a luxury car. Its interior and exterior as well as the engine and the technical aspects are handled well to make it a perfect luxury sedan.

Design

The car has been built by the German company, Audi. It is a full size luxury car. There are many other cars with prices almost similar and are produced by the same company but Mercedes Benz and BMW 7 series are the main competitors for this model. It is a four wheel drive car. The interiors have been done with sophistication. The car is a very elegant one as far as the exterior and look is concerned. The car is good to look at and most people like to own an Audi S8.

Engine

The Audi S8 has been introduced with different strengths of engine in different markets. The engine has been modified keeping in view the different sets of requirements for every individual market. The engines have a displacement of 3.0 L to 6.0 L. The types include V6 TDI, V6 FSI, V8 TDI, V8 FSI and W12. The power of the engine ranges from 171 kW to 331 kW. The markets which are outside Europe have only 4.2 V8 and 6.0 W12 types of engines sold in them. The engine has been re-done to match the local requirements as well as to face the competition. Audi S8 is powered by a 450 PS engine which is stronger than the previous ones. The strength of the engine is yet another plus point for the Audi S8.

Brakes

The brakes are safe and reliable. The brakes are an important feature of any car. They are even more important for a luxury car. They are an indispensable asset in a car. Audi S8 has a fine set of brakes suitable for any full size luxury sedan. The brakes are reliable and work for many years. They are very dependable.

Other Features
There have been some modifications in this generation of Audi which has helped in reduction of over all curb weight of the car. This model has a much better distribution of weight. Especially in Europe, this distribution is liked better by people. The car has gained good reviews from almost all markets it is being sold in. There are many features which act as added attractions in the total package offered to the people. The comfort of the interior is very well planned.
Performance
The performance of the Audi S8 is extremely good. It has gained appreciation from all quarters of the globe. The drive is comfortable. It is in direct competition with Mercedes Benz and BMW 7 series. However the Audi S8 has an advantage over the other two. The benefits offered by the packages of all the competitors are almost the same but Audi S8 is less pricey. That has resulted in increased sales for Audi S8. So far, the performance has been good.
Media Appearance
The Audi S8 has been used in few movies and the Holly wood stars like Robert De Niro has used this car in one of his movies. Audi S8 has got lots of attention from the public due to such events. All such appearances increase the popularity of such cars.