The 2009 Audi S8 has been described by experts as “a magic carpet with impressive styling and brutish power.” Automobile quotes “The most dramatic distinction… is under the hood, where Audi has installed it’s first-ever V-10 engine.” Based off the Audi A8, its stunning classic style and new and improved advance safety features give this flagship sedan very good reviews.

A passenger luxury sports sedan, the 2009 Audi S8 comes in one trim only. It is equipped with a standard 5.2-liter, all-aluminum V-10 engine with a whopping 450 horsepower which produces a massive 317 pound-feet of torque directed through a standard 6-speed Tiptronic transmission . Audi S8 has added FSI gasoline-direct injection for optimum power delivery. The fourth generation of Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive firmly glues the car to the asphalt under any driving conditions. This 4-door, 5-passenger sedan is a carryover from 2008 and feels as steady at 150 mph as it does at 60. Zero to 100 km0h takes the S8 a total of 5.4 seconds.

The interiors are plush and impressive. The power adjustable front seats with memory are beautifully contoured with leather upholstered seats. The Sport steering wheel has Tiptronic controls and there are separate controls for the driver and front passenger for dual control. Multi Media-Interface (MMI) which features integrated controls for the vehicles various features, a 350-watt 12 speaker Bose audio system, Dual zone climate control, all combine to make the Audi S8 the ultimate in luxury and opulence.

Classic safety features for the 2009 Audi S8 include the Audi Side Assist where the driver is warned by a flashing light in the rear mirror when he is in a blind spot, Audi Lane Assist, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake pressure distribution and an electronic stabilization programme. Additionally side guard head protection airbags are provided for front and rear occupants. This sporty car has brilliant headlights with standard front and rear fog lights. Forbes says “Audi’s flagship sedan blends superior comfort and performance with quiet elegance and a stately overall design”.

While Forbes condones the keyless ignition system that the Audi S8 adopts, it aptly sums up with “There is an indefinable blend of power, weighting and tactile sensations – particularly in the steering and suspension systems – that makes the S8 a totally different driving experience than the big German and Japanese sedans in its price category.”

2009 Audi S8 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions

EPA Classification Midsize

ENGINE
Engine Type Gas V10
Displacement 5.2L/318
Fuel System FSI Direct
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 450 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 398 @ 3500

TRANSMISSION
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) 1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.06

MILEAGE
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19

ELECTRICAL
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 190

COOLING SYSTEM
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 15.6

WEIGHT INFORMATION
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4277

TRAILERING
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -

SUSPENSION
Suspension Type - Front 4-Link,
Suspension Type - Rear Trapezoidal-Link,
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Air
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Air
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

BRAKES
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 15.2 x 1.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2 x 0.9

TIRES
Front Tire Size P265/35R18
Rear Tire Size P265/35R18
Spare Tire Size - TBD -

WHEELS
Front Wheel Size (in) 20 x 9.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Size (in) 20 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Material Alloy

STEERING
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

FUEL TANK
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.8

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in) 115.9
Length, Overall (in) 199.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.7
Height, Overall (in) 56.1
Tread Width, Front (in) 64.1
Tread Width, Rear (in) 63.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 3.72
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -

CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.6

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 100.3
Front Head Room (in) 37.3
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.5
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -

Model Prices
Dealer Invoice MSRP
Base Price $89,465 $96,200
Destination Charge $825 $825
Total Options $2,100 $2,100
Total Price $92,390 $99,125

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