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2009 Audi S8 Sedan

The Audi S8 quattro is a high-performance version of the German automaker Audi's flagship vehicle, the Audi A8. It is a large luxury executive car, and was introduced in 1998, four years after the A8's introduction to the European market. It is only available as a four-door saloon/sedan.

The S8, like all Audi ''S'' models, is fitted as standard with Audi's trademark quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, with the S8 using the Torsen-based permanent 4WD.

Its main market competator could include the Mercedes-Benz S63/65 AMG.

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Engines & Emissions

• 5.2-Liter, 90-Degree V10, 40-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 450@7000, Torque Of 398@3500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
• Oil Cooler
• Service Interval Indicator
• Free Scheduled Maintenance For 12 Months or 5000 Miles

Safety

• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
• Front Dual Knee Airbags
• Passenger Airbag Cut Off Sensor
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Seat Mounted Rear Side Airbags
• Sideguard(R) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Front Passenger and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
• First Aid Kit
• Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors and Turns On Interior Lights
• Front Active Head Restraints
• L A T C H
• Crumple Zones
• Front Power Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Front and Rear Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
• Front and Rear Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Side Guard Door Beams
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device

Transmission

• Adaptive Automatic Transmission
• 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive, Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
• Tiptronic(R) Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission