{"id":11961,"date":"2016-03-07T14:08:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T19:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/new-audi-s8-plus-is-the-fastest-in-history\/"},"modified":"2016-03-07T14:08:03","modified_gmt":"2016-03-07T19:08:03","slug":"new-audi-s8-plus-is-the-fastest-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/new-audi-s8-plus-is-the-fastest-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"New Audi S8 plus is the fastest in history"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"79.8419753086\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Technicians have taken Audi\u2019s flagship executive sedan and managed to coax an extra 84bhp out of its already potent V8 engine.<\/p>\n<p>The results are remarkable. The S8 plus is a car that can carry five in absolute luxury even at speeds of up to 189mph and one capable of going from 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The new Audi S8 plus is faster off the mark and has a higher top speed than a current-generation Porsche 911 Carrera.<\/p>\n<p>But those numbers also mean that despite is huge size \u2014 the car\u2019s over 5 meters long and just under 2 meters wide \u2014 its 597bhp 4-liter 8V engine makes it the fastest S-designated Audi in the company\u2019s current range.<\/p>\n<p>It has permanent Quattro four-wheel drive for assured grip whatever the conditions and clever adaptive air suspension that responds to how the car\u2019s being steered in order to optimize handling and comfort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audi S8 plus interior\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1457377682_385_New-Audi-S8-plus-is-the-fastest-in-history.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It also gets carbon ceramic brakes as standard and sits on special 21-inch alloy wheels that will help distinguish the S8 plus from the \u2018standard\u2019 S8 and the A8 models.<\/p>\n<p>Other unique exterior features include a carbon fiber blade on the front apron spoiler, carbon fiber flaps on the air inlets and a special trunk lip spoiler. As an optional extra, the wing mirror housings and rear spoiler can be specified in carbon fiber, too.<\/p>\n<p>The S8 plus also comes with Matrix LED headlights as standard, which offer a wide area of bright illumination but won\u2019t dazzle or glare oncoming drivers, plus darkened rear lamps for extra menace.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, Audi has developed a special matte paint finish called Floret Silver that will be exclusive to the model.<\/p>\n<p>Interior features include 22-way adjustable leather sports seats, stainless steel accelerator and brake pedals, privacy glass, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, power-operated doors and trunk plus keyless entry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audi S8 plus side\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1457377683_761_New-Audi-S8-plus-is-the-fastest-in-history.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, safety and assistance features include an advanced parking system which incorporates a top view camera and adaptive cruise control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The S8 Plus will be available to order from October.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxuo.com\/automobile\/audi-s8-plus.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technicians have taken Audi\u2019s flagship executive sedan and managed to coax an extra 84bhp out of its already potent V8 engine. 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