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2025 Audi S8
Derived from the already luxurious and capable A8, Audi's Q-ship pairs the A8's opulence with hair-raising performance without a lot of aesthetic fanfare.
Introduced in 1992, the original S8's profile was significantly raised when it was prominently featured in one of the stunning car chases in the film Ronin, but today's machine is on an entirely different level (even without a nitrous system).
Under the hood of the fourth-generation S8 is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that sends 563 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. Matched up with all-wheel steering and a sharpened chassis that can be outfitted with a sophisticated predictive air suspension system, the S8 can reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.7 seconds on its way to a 12.2-second quarter-mile time. Stopping power is equally impressive: Despite its size, the S8 takes just 105 feet to come to a halt from 60 mph.
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