2027 Audi S8 - Imposing Executive Beast

Thanks: The Car Superstore Instagram:   / thecarsuperstore   2027 Audi S8: Understated Luxury With Serious Performance Overview The 2027 Audi S8 presents itself as a refined luxury sedan with quilted leather and subtle styling, but its true performance character emerges on demanding roads. A twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 produces 563 hp, and features like rear-axle steering and adaptive suspension give it surprisingly athletic handling for its size. The cabin is spacious and richly finished, though its technology is starting to show its age compared to rivals like the BMW 7-series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, having gone largely unchanged since 2022. For buyers open to alternatives, the Genesis G90 offers a similarly plush ride and upscale interior at a significantly lower starting price. What's New for 2027 The S8 continues without major changes, extending a run with no significant updates since the 2022 model year. Pricing The 2027 Audi S8 starts at $131,395. Engine and Performance The S8's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 produces 563 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. Audi claims a governed top speed of 155 mph. Fuel-saving measures include cylinder deactivation and a mild-hybrid system. An available active suspension controls each wheel independently for improved ride quality and reduced body roll compared to the standard A8, while a torque-vectoring rear differential and rear-wheel steering add agility; carbon-ceramic brakes are optional. Acceleration Car and Driver recorded a 3.2-second 0-60 mph time, notably quicker than the standard A8's 5.3 seconds and nearly matching the 605-hp Audi RS7's 3.0-second result. Fuel Economy Despite its mild-hybrid system, the S8 is not particularly efficient, with EPA ratings of 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. Highway testing results have not yet been recorded. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The cabin features leather upholstery, a faux-suede headliner, and a stitched leather dash cover, with front seats offering standard heating, cooling, and massage. Rear passengers enjoy generous space, further enhanced by an optional Rear Seat Comfort package adding power-adjustable, heated, ventilated, and massaging outboard seats, plusher headrests, and heated armrests. Trunk space matches the A8, holding six carry-on suitcases in testing, more than the Mercedes S-Class (five) and BMW 7-series (three). Infotainment and Connectivity The dashboard includes a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit digital gauge cluster, a 10.1-inch upper touchscreen, and an 8.6-inch lower display, all standard. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and a Wi-Fi hotspot come standard, along with wireless phone charging. A 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is standard, with a 23-speaker version available as an upgrade. 📌 Instagram ▶   / medcars.tv   📌 Tiktok ▶   / cartvpress