Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Audi S8 are quite excited about their purchase. The S8 has held a position among the top of the S8 line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 2007 model is no different. The Audi S8 comes under the heading of sedan models that are exiciting.

2007 Audi S8 Base Specs

Audi S8 Engine Specs: The S8 Base comes outfitted with a 5.2 liter, 10-cylinder motor that uses 40 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Volkswagen. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Audi.

The fuel system for the 2007 S8 is a Bosch MED-9.1 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 23.80 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by air front springs and air in the rear.

Statistics

The S8 is 199.30 inches long, 74.70 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $92,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $84,065. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 S8 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Audi S8

The 2007 model year was very successful for the Audi S8. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Audi S8, Base, Sedan, United States market

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