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    2023 Audi S8

    Used from

    $271,869 excl. on-roads

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    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.5 / 100km

    About the Audi S8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    Audi’s most expensive model in Australia, following the retirement of the R8, has received a mid-life freshening.

    The 2023 Audi S8 is available to order now, with the first examples arriving in the country.

    The price is up by just over $13,000 compared to the outgoing model, to $273,400 before on-road costs.

    Its less sporty counterpart, the A8, will follow shortly after, with pricing and specifications to be announced closer to its launch.

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    2023 Audi S8 Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$271,869
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 Audi S8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi S8

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 730
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Roller Control
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.60
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 10.0
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.50
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Touch Screen
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Digital Matrix
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 128.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1048
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 62.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1581
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 61.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1553
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1462
    • LED lights
      • Oled
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 250
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 155
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon & Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Carbon Fibre
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: Satellite View
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 571
      • Maximum Power Kw: 420
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 800
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2050
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 17
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Touch Controls
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Ion Filtering
      • Digital Display
      • Engine Heater
      • Fragrance Diffuser
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2023 Audi S8 Specs

    2023 Audi S8 Dimensions

    1474mm
    1945mm
    5179mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2023 Audi S8 Dimensions

    2023 Audi S8 Boot Space

    2023 Audi S8 Exterior

    External tweaks for the S8 include new OLED tail lights with a different design to the A8, which also change their design when stationary based on the selected drive mode.

    There’s also a more upright grille and restyled bumpers.

    The updated A8 and S8 were revealed last November and were originally set to launch in mid-2022, but supply issues have prevented Audi from following its original launch schedule.

    2023 Audi S8 Safety Rating

    The Audi S8 remains unrated by ANCAP and Euro NCAP.

    Standard safety equipment includes:

    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Safe exit warning
    • Rear cross-traffic assist
    • Surround-view camera
    • Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
    • Traffic jam assist

    2023 Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    The 2023 Audi S8 uses 10.5L/100km on the combined cycle, and requires 98 RON premium unleaded fuel.

    Audi S8Fuel TypeCombined
    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    See all Audi S8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi S8?

    A five-year service plan is available for $4030, while you can extend your warranty with a two-year Audi Advantage pack. This includes warranty coverage, two years of scheduled servicing and two years of roadside assistance for $4800. You can buy two of these back-to-back.

    How does the 2023 Audi S8 drive?

    Our expert take on Audi S8 drivability.

    The 2023 Audi S8 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system and cylinder deactivation technology. The latter can shut down four cylinders under light throttle load.

    It produces 420kW of power and 800Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds.

    The S8 uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.

    Torque is distributed 40:60 front/rear in normal driving, but up to 85 per cent of engine torque can be sent to the rear.

    2023 Audi S8 Colours

    What colours are available for the Audi S8

    There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.

    2023 Audi S8 Warranty

    The Audi S8 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assistance.

    S8 buyers also receive access to the Audi Experience loyalty program for the duration of the warranty period, which gives access to events and special offers.

    Should you buy the 2023 Audi S8

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    Audi S8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S8 is the Base that starts from $271,869.

    The most expensive Audi S8 is the Base that starts from $273,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is offered by the Base which can tow 2300 kg

    The largest Audi S8 is the Base which measures 1945mm wide, 5179mm in length and sits 1474mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S8 is the Base which has 420kW of power from its 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Audi S8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S8 is the Base which weighs 2835 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S8 uses premium unleaded.