D3 (Typ 4E, 2006-2010)

In the last quarter of 2005, Audi previewed the latest S8 5.2 FSI quattro (Typ 4E), based on its Volkswagen Group D3 platform stablemate, the Audi A8. Factory production commenced June 2006 and ended after 2009 along with the A8L W12, while the A8 4.2 and A8L 4.2 continued in production for the 2010 model year.

Audi's factory performance claims for the V10 S8 indicate a 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0 to 62.1 mph) time of 5.1 seconds whilst consuming "SuperPlus" / "EuroSuper" 98 RON unleaded petrol. This places the S8 in a competitive range with the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (naturally-aspirated V8) and S600 (powered by a twin-turbo V12), and the BMW 760Li (powered by a naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder engine). The S8 is also comparable to Audi's own top-of-the-line A8L W12, though the W12 is more expensive, has more torque, and built on a longer wheelbase.^[2] The S8's top speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometres per hour (155.3 mph).

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