Audi's flagship provides smooth and effortless acceleration, yet attains commendable fuel economy even with all-wheel drive. The car handles crisply and holds the road tenaciously, making it one of the sportiest luxury sedans, and the ride is firm, yet supple. Interior ambience and quality of materials is top-notch, with exceptionally comfortable and supportive front seats. The controls are overly complicated and the trunk is small for a car this size. Both regular and long-wheelbase versions are available. For 2013, the 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 replaces the 4.2-liter V8 and the S8 gets a 520-hp, turbocharged V8.
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