Bold, meticulous, and dynamic, the new 2008 Audi S5 is destined to be one of the most sought-after luxury coupes this year. Combining speed and style, its sleek profile grabs you by the neck and commands attention. In essence, it’s a more powerful, razor-sharp version of the A5 Coupe.

A dominating engine in both character and performance, the 4.2 liter V8 with FSI direct injection delivers 354 horsepower and a 7,000 rpm redline, offering substantial low-end power and high-end stamina. It’s perfectly suited to the standard six-speed manual transmission, which has long, light, effortless throws. Those opting for the Tiptronic automatic transmission will be treating to ultra-smooth shifts and manumatic sport shift capability.

The standard quattro® all-wheel drive system provides increased traction on all road surfaces. It combines agility, excellent acceleration, and superb stability in a variety of conditions. A lightweight, aluminum five-link front suspension and trapezoidal-link rear suspension keeps the power under control and offers exhilarating handling dynamics. With a more aggressive, sport-tuned suspension calibration than the A5, it provides optimized weight distribution and tenacious handling.

The exterior’s flowing lines and wide stance incorporate a single frame grill, jeweled LED-styled headlamps, and unique 19” bright aluminum wheels with performance tires. Likewise, the S5’s interior conveys warmth and functionality. The huge, panoramic sunroof bathes occupants in sunshine. 2+2 Coupe seating embraces both driver and passenger, while aluminum optic air vents supply 3-zone air conditioning. An available Multi-Media Interface system (MMI) interface distills advanced technology, providing the driver with one-finger interactive access to the navigation and sound systems. With concert-like acoustics, a Bang & Olufsen® 14-speaker sound system with 505 digitally amplified watts incorporates microphone-based noise compensation to ensure optimum sound under varying road conditions and speeds.

A finely-honed Autobahn cruiser with raw power, remarkable design, and luxurious appointments, the 2008 Audi S5 is a true driver’s coupe that compromises nothing.

Audi has released a special edition R8 that costs just 48 pounds. No, it’s not a joke - it’s a 1:18 scale Audi R8 model. With this Audi R8 model you can save exactly 78,150 pounds over the standard version and you can have one parked right away on your mantelpiece. The Audi R8 model is available in Audi Centers or if you call 0800 699888.

Press Release

WHAT EVERYONE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS – A NEW 187MPH AUDI R8

This special edition model costs £45 – a real one costs £78,195
You don’t have to be excessively extravagant to give a little piece of Vorsprung durch Technik this Christmas. This R8 sports car, configured specifically with stockings in mind, has been designed to make a reassuringly modest dent in the festive budget – at £45 it represents a saving of exactly £78,150 over the standard R8.

The rare and highly sought-after Audi sports car of the moment has been immortalized in zinc in 1:18 scale, enabling its fans to bypass the current twelve month waiting list for a full-size example and park one on the mantelpiece almost immediately.

The meticulously finished model is faithful to the much admired design of the full-blown original right down to the detailing of its windscreen wipers. 750 examples of its all-aluminium, mid-engined and quattro-equipped big brother will find homes in the UK in 2008, thrilling their drivers with a mighty 420PS output, 4.6-second acceleration from rest to 62mph and, for those lucky enough to be visiting an Autobahn next year, a 187mph top speed.

The diminutive R8 is now available from Audi Centres nationwide, details of which can be obtained by calling Audi Customer Services on 0800 699888.

Reviewed by Bot1—07/16/2007
I decided that maybe Audi had just created the perfect luxury car. After 3k miles I believe they have. It is perfectly silent when you want it to be. Want to be sporty? One or two down shifts and a tap of the right foot and you know you are in the right car. The electronics are well thought out too. Handling stuns. The throttle is not too sensitive. No problem (did they fix it?). Looks? Subjective, yes, but it makes a very discrete statement. I am very happy my S8. And I don’t miss my 997 a bit. (more…)

2007 Audi S8 Review

The S8’s seats are firm and relatively supportive but are by no means thick-bolstered sport seats, because that’s not the character of the car. The rear seats have large headrests that can’t be retracted, so they obscure a portion of the rearward view.

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2007 Audi S8 Review

The S8’s long list of performance, comfort and convenience items mandates that it have many controls. The carmaker has tried to simplify the dashboard with a joystick-based system called Multi Media Interface, or MMI to its friends, plus some conventional knobs, dials and push-buttons.

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2007 Audi S8 Review

The S8 rides slightly lower on a sportier variation of the A8’s adaptive air suspension. It still offers four suspension profiles to choose from — Automatic, Comfort, Dynamic and Lift — but each level rides a bit firmer compared to the standard A8 setup.

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2007 Audi S8 Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2007 S8 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. Upon introduction, the S8 is equipped with a standard 5.2-liter, V10, 450-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2007 S8 is redesigned for 2007.

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