2026 Audi S8 Base
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The 2026 Audi S8 Base is a 563-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $130,000 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The S8 measures 209.5 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,126 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $130,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $131,395 |
| Destination Charge | $1,395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-turbocharged V8 TFSI |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 563 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro, standard) |
| Differential Type | quattro all-wheel drive with sport rear differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
| Rear Suspension | Audi adaptive air suspension (sport) |
| Turning Diameter | 42.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21 in |
| Wheels Rear | 21 in |
| Tires Front | 265/35R21 summer |
| Tires Rear | 265/35R21 summer |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.5 in |
| Width | 76.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Front Track | 64.1 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,126 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 44.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Audi S8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 AUDI S8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.