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The 2017 Audi S8 is a luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $282,327 for the base variant and topping out at $331,411 for the Plus variant.
There are 2 variants of the S8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2014.
The 2017 S8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Audi S8 include 4.0 v8 turbo (382kW/650Nm) and 4.0 v8 turbo (445kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

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The Audi S8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Plus.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,147 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,949 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm |
| Load Capacity | 525 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi S8 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2017 Audi S8
The cheapest Audi S8 is the base variant that starts from $282,327.
See all Audi S8 PricingThe most expensive Audi S8 is the Plus variant that starts from $331,411.
See all Audi S8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi S8 is 2300 kg shared by all variants.
See all Audi S8 towing capacityThe largest Audi S8 is the base variant which measures 1949mm wide, 5147mm in length and sits 1458mm tall.
The most powerful Audi S8 is the Plus variant which has 445kW of power and 750nm of torque.
The Audi S8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi S8 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2590 kg.
The Audi S8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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