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Audi S8 Plus: Faster Than Ferrari F40 And Mercedes AMG’s S63

Audi S8 Plus

(Photo : Youtube) Audi S8 Plus is faster than Ferrari F40

Audi shows off the new version of the S8 full-size performance sedan. This new version is  called the S8 Plus and was believed to be better and faster than Mercedes AMG's S63 and Ferrari F40.

The new S8 Plus has a twin-turbo 4-litre V8 engine similar as the regular S8. It has an increased power and torque outputs. Vmax is part of its dynamic package that brings a set of carbon ceramic brakes and quattro-fettled sports exhaust.

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According to TopGear, Audi's S8 Plus has an enhanced S8 that can hit 60 miles per hour in as little as 3.8 seconds. Audi is quiet not good with it comes to acceleration but the Audi S8 Plus is quicker compared to a twin-turbo V8--the Ferrari F40.

S8 comes with matrix LED headlights and the option of matt silver paint which is only available with the A8's shorter wheelbase option. This is a perfect simple car to drive that is not luxurious yet elegant.

Audi's head Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, said they have sharpened their large sport sedan. The word "Plus"represents the top of the the sub-RS Audi heap. It comes with lots of go-fast hardware and has an option to remove the standard  155-mph top-speed governor that unlocks the full 190-mph potential, Car and Driver revealed.

Internal design  packs an Arras Red seat piping and contrast faux-suede headliner. Exterior trim is glossy-black, matte-black grille mesh and an option of Plus-exclusive matte silver paint. 

According to Future Cars Review, S8 Plus has 275/35 tires mounted on specially designed wheels of 21 inches. There is no much difference on the front end compared to the base sedan.

Audi S8 Plus will be sold first in Germany. It was revealed that the Audi S8 Plus will be available in the market on November 2016 with the prices starts at $161,324. 


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