The Saloon version of the A8 model has a 3993 cc (243.6 ci) 32 valve V 8 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo has a 8 speed / Auto gearbox with the power being delivered through it's AWD system.
The A8's 3993 cc (243.6 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 513 bhp (382 kW) @ 5800 rpm.
The Audi A8 produces torque measuring 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 1700 rpm.
The A8 weighs around 2050 kg (4519 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 250.2 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 233.6 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo - [2011] has a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 kph)
This A8 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.20 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.3s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.58 seconds with a trap speed of 108.8 mph.
Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 5993cc 24v V12
Top Speed: 158 mph
0-60mph: 6.50 seconds
Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2792cc 12v V6
Top Speed: 202.7 kph
0-100kph: 9.7 seconds