A8/S8 [Official] 2013 Audi S8

[Betty Swollocks]

The 760i does not, in any way, pretend to be sporty like an S8 or M5. A simple Sport+ button being available is a freaking lame excuse. And this is from my own personal experience with a 760i. Even a 7er M sport model has the exact same chassis as a regular 7er.

Why is the Sport+ button a "freaking" lame excuse?

I never mentioned the M5 and I don't think it would be in the sights of a potential S8 purchaser, so I don't know why you're mentioning it in response to me.

I personally think a potential S8 owner would look at an M5 and definitely not a 760i.

So you think a potential S8 owner would look at a smaller car that is in a lower class and size category, yet completely discount the 7 Series which is in the same size category, the same class, and has pretty much identical power to weight ratio?

Riiigggghhhhtttt.

 

[Deckhook]

Yes, the B7 is a better fit, but it is still not really a performance version. Alpina does not focus on sportiness but on exclusivity, and sportiness automatically adds to that without being the main aim.

I think Sunny is offering the closest thing in 7 series form to an S8, oh and while we are on this subject who in their right thinks an Alpina isn't the match in terms of sportiness to an S model Audi because I would say its the direct eqivelant.

Audi don't go hell for leather to produce the ultimate sports saloon with their S cars, rather the best balance between luxury and performance which is exactly what Alpina do.

 

[klier]

Why is the Sport+ button a "freaking" lame excuse? (Good grief, your use of Americanised teen slang really cracks me up)

Either way, you're right Betty. a 760i has a Sport+ button and because of that it is competition to the S8. You nailed it, no doubt!

 

[Levi68]

I think Sunny is offering the closest thing in 7 series form to an S8, oh and while we are on this subject who in their right thinks an Alpina isn't the match in terms of sportiness to an S model Audi because I would say its the direct eqivelant.

Audi don't go hell for leather to produce the ultimate sports saloon with their S cars, rather the best balance between luxury and performance which is exactly what Alpina do.

So 760i/B7 is direct S8 rival, but M135i is not direct S3 rival?

 

[Deckhook]

So 760i/B7 is direct S8 rival, but M135i is not direct S3 rival?

I'm not saying that, what I reckon is the M135i will be too much for the S3 based on the speculated info available.

 

[Tumbo]

but M135i is not direct S3 rival?

Off topic, but whoever said that, must check his health...

 

[donkeykong]

ABT updates the Audi S8-based AS8


The pricing for the 2013 S8 was announced by Audi last month and now ABT Sportsline has already developed an upgrade program for the company’s flagship model. In its standard output, the 4.0-liter TFSI engine generates 520 hp (382 kW / 527 PS), but after ABT works its magic this engine can unleash 20% more power, pumping out 620 hp (456 kW / 628 PS). The power unit has a peak torque of 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) compared to the standard 479 lb-ft (650 Nm).
Although it weighs almost two tones, the ABT AS8 is capable of doing the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in approximately 4 seconds, while to get from 37 mph (60 km/h) to 62 mph (100 km/h) it needs 2.8 seconds.
ABT says that in fifth gear the AS8 can reach 74 mph (120 km/h) from 49 mph (80 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds. In a little over 13 seconds it is able to hit 124 mph (200 km/h), on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081647321/abt-updates-the-audi-s8-based-as8

 

[Ascari]

Very fast limousine.
Imagine RS6 with such power and torque
BTW That mast be realy fast since stock S8 did 4s to 100 kmh in Autobild and Autozeitung tests.

 

[Centurion]

That's some classy tunning by ABT. It looks more tasteful than the Panny Turbo, B7 Alpina and S63 AMG. Sweet rims too.

 

[Ascari]

In addition to changing the appearance of the wheels (not good imo) they no change at all.

 

[Centurion]

I like them and think they give a hint that the car is fast but in a subtle way. Large sedans often sit well on five spoke rims but for sportier versions multi-spoke can be refreshing.

 

[Deckhook]

It shows the potential of the engine and the doubts that the RS6 might make no more than the S8's 520hp look highly unlikely. Bring on 580hp thank you very much.

 

[Ascari]

Let they do 640 ps and all will be happy, doesn't it?

 

[Tumbo]

That ABT S8 is a monster, with UGLY shoes!

 

[L0U]

some great high rez motor shots.
http://www.eurocarnews.com/182/0/0/...v8-tfsi-engine-front-view/gallery-detail.html

 

[Ascari]

Amazing engine.

 

[Hofmeister]

The colour of the ABT is beautiful and the headlights look like jewels I really like the wheels as well, cant see why everyone else dosent

 

[Hofmeister]

Why is the Sport+ button a "freaking" lame excuse?

I never mentioned the M5 and I don't think it would be in the sights of a potential S8 purchaser, so I don't know why you're mentioning it in response to me.



So you think a potential S8 owner would look at a smaller car that is in a lower class and size category, yet completely discount the 7 Series which is in the same size category, the same class, and has pretty much identical power to weight ratio?

Riiigggghhhhtttt.

The sport button is a lame excuse because theres a sport button on a 730d The fact of the matter is BMW make no mechanical changes to its suspension/chassis tuning like Audi do to their S models. The 760Li is a rival to the A8 W12 and S600 plain and simple despite their technical similarities between the S8 and it. And it is most possible that an prospective S8 owner would consider an M5. I read in an article lately that to many the 5er is now considered the 7er of Europe, so an S8 owner would just as likely consider an M5, just as he/she would likely consider an E63 and RS6, though I agree it wouldn't be his/hers first thought. As other people have said the more more of a rival would be the B7, and considering Alpinas absolute and unequivocal brilliance at chassis tuning it will prove formidable competition

 

[Deckhook]

Amazing engine.

Yes it is and with few equals in my opinion.

 

[south]

Yes it is and with few equals in my opinion.

You really wanna start that discussion again?


Best regards,
south