Audi S8 Plus 2017 Owner's Manual

Audi

2017

A8

A8 L

3.0T

4.0T

S8 plus

4.0T

Driven b y

distinction,

engineered for

the distinctive.

It all started with a vision for what Audi stands for, and it became a state­ment of what we believe. With the A8 L, we’ve crafted our flagship. The
pinnacle of engineering and design—from the gleaming illumination of
the full LED headlights, graceful proportions and Singleframe® grille to
its powerfully assured performance and precision handling. Whether you
are moved by its sophisticated technologies or the sculpted power of a
standard 333-hp 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 or an available 450-hp 4.0-liter TFSI V8
engine, this is a vehicle propelled by the passion of distinguished drivers—
and driven by the vision of passionate engineers.

2017 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport shown in Monsoon Gray metallic with available equipment.

2017 Audi S8 plus shown in Florett Silver matte with available equipment.

Always in our Sunday best.

2017 Audi A8 L 3.0T shown in Florett Silver metallic with available equipment.

Casual isn’t in our vocabulary. Audi designers are deliberate in making confident
decisions to craft meticulous exterior designs. The Audi A8 L is a work of modern art,
apparent in the sleek elegance of the strong lines that highlight the performance
capabilities of this vehicle. Attention to detail is demonstrated in the shoulder line,
which stretches the design language from the headlights to the taillights, conveying
a sense of prestige and virtue in vehicle design that will help keep the A8 L and the
driver looking and feeling on point.

Give peace of

mind a chance.

We understand that you can’t control everything you experience on the road. That’s
why the Audi A8 L was engineered with ten standard airbags1and advanced Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) with a secondary collision brake assist feature. The A8 L oers
ASF® aluminum construction that provides strength, resilience and crumple zones that
help mitigate potential injuries.

1 Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy in all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using
restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.

2017 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport shown in Monsoon Gray metallic with available equipment.

Because you

know what success

feels like.

High-caliber craftsmanship pays dividends in a sophisticated interior that was designed
for comfort and feel. Thoughtful ingenuity in arrangement starts with the wraparound
curve of the dashboard that spans the entire driving environment. Once seated, you will
experience comfort from all sides with details such as dual-pane acoustic glass, which
helps reduce outside noise and regulate desired interior temperature with the help of
four-zone automatic climate control, and an available heated steering wheel. While
you’re at it, feel free to relax, as the elegant yacht-inspired gear selector allows your
hand to rest while you operate the MMI® system.

2017 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport shown with Nougat Brown Valcona leather and optional equipment.

Room for the

finer things.

Once you’ve basked in the absolute comfort of the Audi A8 L, niceties will soon turn
into necessities. The ample interior includes thoughtful details, refined materials
and overall sophistication that define your driving experience. Lounge in a peaceful
sanctuary provided by ambient LED lighting, and ease into available 22-way driver and
front-passenger comfort seats with ventilation and massage function. And let your
passengers equally enjoy the ride with the available Rear Seat Comfort package with
power outboard rear seats with lumbar adjustment, ventilation and massage functions
plus front-passenger power seat adjustment from the rear. Each time yo u enter the
cabin of the A8 L, you will feel that you are in a true executive sedan.

2017 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport shown with Velvet Beige Valcona leather and available Rear Seat Comfort package.

We’ve got

this handled.

Confidence is a draw—and a result. The sophisticated performance of the Audi A8 L
is enhanced by either a supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 or an available turbocharged

4.0-liter TFSI V8 engine with cylinder on demand™ engine eciency technology1and
an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission. With the road-gripping capability
of the quattro® all-wheel drive system applying that power, driving the A8 L can feel
as confident as its engineering.

// Engine

3.0-liter TFSI® supercharged
V6 engine.

333 hp / 325 lb-ft.

// quattro® all-wheel drive

The legendary quattro® all-wheel drive
system with available sport dierential
splits torque between the front and rear
axles and between the rear wheels to help
promote dynamic handling and distribute
torque to where it’s needed most.

// Drivetrain

Eight-speed Tiptronic®
automatic transmission with
quattro® all-wheel drive.

Available dynamic steering and
sport dierential.

// Performance

Top track speed of 130 mph.

0–60 mph in 5.5 sec.

2

2017 Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport shown in Monsoon Gray metallic with available equipment.

1 2017 EPA estimates not available at time of publication. See www.fueleconomy.gov for 2017 EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several
factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. 2 Top track speed is electronically limited in the U.S. Always obey all speed and trac laws.

4.0-liter TFSI® turbocharged
V8 engine.

450 hp / 444 lb-ft.

Eight-speed Tiptronic®
automatic transmission with
quattro® all-wheel drive.

Available dynamic steering and
sport dierential.

Top track speed of 130 mph.

0–60 mph in 4.4 sec.

2