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But in recent years Mercedes-Benz has upped the ante with its broader range of AMG-modified products and even Audi has been getting in on the act with S and RS model variants of its mainstream line-up.
ON THE ROADWith a V10 under the bonnet and Audi's largely aluminium space frame body structure to help keep the overall weight under 2000kg, you would expect the S8 to rocket off the line with a great deal of enthusiasm.
As you would assume, both cars also share a sports suspension with the S6 using a firmer version of the A6's optional multilink front and rear steel-sprung sports suspension.
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Although the S6 lacks the Audi Space Frame body technology and weighs in just 30kg less, it feels more lively and responsive on a twisty tarmac than the big bus.
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The S8 features the same adaptive air suspension as its A8 kin using the A8's sports setting as the default.
2-litres) and feature's Audi's FSI direct-injection technology that allows a relatively high compression ratio of 12.
The windows, heated folding mirrors, rear sunblind and sunroof are all power operated, and climate control, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, bluetooth connectivity, satnav, television, voice control for nav/audio/phone, front and rear fog lights, automatic windscreen wipers and headlights and an excellent 13-speaker BOSE six-stack CD audio system are all included.
) The front sports seats have been designed specifically for the S6 and feature bigger side bolsters to keep you firmly in place while remaining extremely comfortable and cosy.
COMPETITORSAs mentioned before, the German manufacturers have been growing their respective sports sedan offerings in Australia over recent years (for example, Australia over-achieves in terms of AMG and M sales) and the Audi V10 twins are up against some serious competition.
It also gets more leather, double-glazed windows, phone and a monster 1000w 14-speaker six-stack Bang Olufsen audio system.
Audi's top-of-the-range S-models deliver serious performance, sedan practicality and long-range luxury.
Surprisingly, however, even after parting with over a quarter of a million dollars, the rear seat DVD entertainment system is a $12,000 option! MECHANICALThe previous generation S6 and S8 featured a tuned version of Audi's 4.
The S6 is the range-topping sports variant of the A6, while the S8 is the second rung entrant in the A8 sedan range.
SAFETYIn both models, safety starts with the extremely effective and signature Audi all-wheel drive quattro system.
As you would expect of Audi performance cars, they both feature the company's trademark quattro all-wheel drive drivetrain with the engine mated to a six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission.
The S8's front pews feel slightly broader and less shapely than those in the S6 but are still very much of the sports variety with large side bolsters and good support and comfort.
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