2013-2017
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The updated D4 A8 with cylinder-on-demand technology — the twin-turbo V8 could deactivate four cylinders under light load, running as a four-cylinder for efficiency.
History
The S8 Plus with its 605-hp twin-turbo V8 could reach 189 mph with the speed limiter removed. The W12 variant remained the most powerful Audi sedan, producing 500 hp from 6.3 liters.
Timeline
2013Production begins
2017Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total55,000
DesignerJürgen Loftier
Production Period2013-2017
Estimated Value$18K-$35K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine4.0L V8 TFSI
Power435 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque600 Nm
0-60 mph4.2 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Transmission8-speed Tiptronic
DrivetrainAWD
Weight1,955 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.26
BodyAudi Space Frame (ASF), aluminum-intensive body
Engine Details
Engine CodeCTGA
Displacement4.0L (3,993 cc)
Bore x Stroke84.5 x 89 mm
Compression10.5
Valves32
Fuel SystemDirect injection with twin-scroll biturbo
Engine ManagementBosch MED 17.1.1
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 sec
0-60 mph4.2 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Fuel Economy9.1 l/100km combined
Weight-to-Power4.5 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length5,135 mm
Width1,949 mm
Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase2,992 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionAdaptive air suspension, multi-link
Rear SuspensionAdaptive air suspension, multi-link
Front BrakesVentilated discs 380mm
Rear BrakesVentilated discs 330mm
SteeringElectromechanical power steering with speed-dependent ratio
Tires235/55 R18
Wheels18-inch alloy
Stability SystemsESP, ABS, ASR, EBD, EDL
Drivetrain
Gear Ratios1st 4.714, 2nd 3.143, 3rd 2.106, 4th 1.667, 5th 1.285, 6th 1.000, 7th 0.839, 8th 0.667
Final Drive2.848
Capacity
Fuel Tank82 L
Trunk Volume510 L
Doors4
Seats5
Source: Wikipedia, Audi press materials
Tags
Designed by Jürgen Loftier
From the 2010s
