11 August 2015
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Audi reveals S8 Plus supersaloon

Top car maker Audi has revealed its latest model to go on sale in the UK.

The new Audi S8 Plus will be capable of delivering 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a limited top speed of 189 mph.

Of course, this comes with a steep price tag of around £100,000, but it could offer a real alternative to other luxury saloon models such as the Porsche 911 and the Jaguar XJR.

The Audi S8 Plus has been constructed from aluminium and makes use of a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine, which produces the equivalent power of seven petrol 1.0-litre Audi A1 hatchbacks.

In terms of gearbox, Audi has gone for an eight-speed automatic setup, alongside a quattro four-wheel drive system that sends power to the rear wheels at different rates to increase stability when the car is cornering.

Buyers will be able to choose from a number of additional options including a Dynamic Package which increases the top speed and adds carbon-ceramic brakes.

The S8 Plus will be available in an exclusive matt paint finish plus the colours already offered on the standard A8 and S8 models.

Interior-wise, the S8 Plus has leather sports seats with various power adjustments, as well as a 14-speaker BOSE stereo system and automatic parking system.