Audi S8 2013, a sedan that changed with technology

The battle between manufacturers of high-performance models and luxury is increasingly fierce, example is known that BMW and Mercedes Benz have had to be to beat the always well weighted Audi developers who already have the A7 have had excellent results, threatening Mercedes (number 2 on the list) and BMW (undisputed winners).

Audi has had many successes in recent times, but one of the exceptions was the S8, vehicle despite having the Lamborghini V10 engine failed as expected to lash the competition and also failed to improve in later editions. The Audi S8, evidenced by problems from competition, had to raise its share of luxury, improved suspension and find a balance so far nonexistent Was it enough?

Audi S8 2013, technology changed the face

The Audi S8, as many will know, is intimately linked to the A8, although the body uses an aluminum body and reinforced structure that maintains 44 pounds, enough to begin to quarrel with the Jaguar XJ Supersport. But beyond the structure where the car is assembled struck by the inclusion of a 4.0-liter V8 engine that is able to offer an excellent level of torque from low revs.

Thanks to twin-turbochargers, the delivery concerned V8 520 horsepower and 481 pounds of torque, available from 1,700 to the 5,500 rpm. When compared with the previous model V10, improvement is truly remarkable.

The engine is managed by an eight-speed automatic transmission that is able to deliver 15mpg city and 26mpg on highway, something quite impressive if we remember that the old 5.2-liter V10 offered only 13mpg city and 19mpg on highway. The change in fuel consumption due to a lower displacement in the propellant and the use of fewer cylinders, although other elements also find that come into play such as cylinder deactivation engine that transforms this into a V4 at times .

The technology called "Cylinder on Demand" is an appropriate configuration to avoid common problems occur NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), which clearly points to subtract a sedan of this type. The active noise cancellation and special engine mounts allow you to mute the engine movement when required by transmitting vibrations opposite.

Another technology that we call the attention of this Audi S8 2013 is known as the "Drive Select" system that allows you to set the level of response to be the vehicle when the accelerator is pressed, as well as operation and management changes. This same system controls the air suspension and dampers.

As expected in this Audi S8 2013, Quattro all-wheel drive system is in each of the models offered by the Germans with a 40:60 distribution (front / rear), this system works in conjunction with a torque vector that helps reduce understeer or oversteer.

This model is capable of accelerating from inertia until 60mph in 3.9 seconds, making it one of the fastest sedan obtainable in today's market.

Visual changes of 2013 Audi S8

Audi wanted to maintain the aesthetic level of discreet your S8 2013 and therefore integrated a corporate chrome grille, sporty interior look, modified side skirts and aluminum caps for the mirrors. On the back we find four tailpipes and a diffuser very well done.

Inside there are also very nice touches of elegance and sportiness like to include carbon fiber or wood, although the latter is optional. We like to integrate seats that support a level of personalization of up to 22 ways to find the perfect driving position.

Consider that the 2013 Audi S8 we talk is cheap would be a lie, but if you compare it with similar vehicles, it certainly is. A 2013 S8 costs approximately $ 110,000, but a B7 Alpina (BMW) sells for $ 20,000 more, while the Mercedes Benz S63 AMG extras cost $ 30,000.

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