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How does it feel like to drive a car that has have enough torque to pull down a tree? ... MIND BLOWING! Last weekend I got a call from Leonard telling me that he had his hands on an Audi S8 and asked if I'd be interested to go for a drive and shoot it.. OF COURSE I'D LIKE TO! it's a 5.2L V10!

Despite the stated topic "lazy", this car, once floored is anything but LAZY! It's like the starship "Enterprise" engaging Warp Speed! No turbo lag, no flipping of nitrous buttons.. JUST STEP AND GO!

Now..

In the last quarter of 2005, Audi previewed the latest S8 5.2 FSI quattro (Typ 4E), based on its Volkswagen Group D3 platform stablemate, the Audi A8. Factory production commenced June 2006.

Audi's factory performance claims for the V10 S8 indicate a 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0.0 to 62.1 mph) time of 5.1 seconds whilst consuming "SuperPlus" / "EuroSuper" 98 RON unleaded petrol. This places the S8 in a competitive range with the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and S600 (powered by a twin-turbo V12), the BMW 760Li (powered by a naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder engine), and the company's own top-of-the-line A8L W12, though the W12 is more expensive, has more torque. The S8's top speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometres per hour (155.3 mph).

D3 powertrain

Motive power in the second-generation D3 S8 powertrain features a 5.2 litre all aluminium alloy 5,204 cubic centimetres (317.6 cu in) Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) 40-valve (four valves per cylinder) 90° V10 petrol engine (parts code: 07L, identification code: BSM). This engine is often, but incorrectly referred to as a derivative of the Gallardo's original 5.0 litre Lamborghini V10, which was also developed under the Volkswagen Group ownership. On this Audi-only variant, compared to the Lamborghini engine, it features a longer stroke and wider bore - which increases the displacement of the engine, and produces more torque at lower revs, making it more suitable for the larger and heavier full-sized luxury Audi saloon. It produces 331 kilowatts (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 7,000 rpm, and 540 newton metres (398 ft·lbf) of torque at 3,500 rpm. It utilises twin chain-driven double overhead camshafts (DOHC), and variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves. Engine management is by way of Bosch DI-Motronic MED 9.1 electronic engine control unit, which controls the mapped direct ignition, ten individual spark coils, common rail cylinder-direct sequential multi-point fuel injection, and drive by wire throttle.

The same 5.2 V10 engine is also used in the third-generation Audi S6 (C6), but in a slightly lower state of tune where it develops 320 kilowatts (435 PS; 429 bhp).

A sports-optimised ZF 6HP26-A61 six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission (parts code: 09E, identification codes: KLW or KZK) (gear ratios - 1st: 4.171, 2nd: 2.340, 3rd: 1.521, 4th: 1.143, 5th: 0.867, 6th: 0.691) with "Dynamic Shift Programme" (DSP) and "sport" mode, with steering wheel mounted paddle-shifters, is the only offering. Output is transmitted via Audi's trademark quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, initially using the Torsen T-2 50:50 dynamic centre differential, and from 2008 model year, utilising the latest Torsen T-3 asymmetric dynamic centre differential, with a 'default' torque distribution of 40% to the front axle and 60% to the rear. Final drive ratio is 4.055, and traction is assisted with Audi's "Electronic Differential Lock" (EDL) and "Anti-Slip Regulation" (ASR) (commonly known as traction control system) - both functions of the Bosch ESP 5.7 (or the later ESP 8.0) Electronic Stability Programme.

---- For more info on Audi S8 Click Here --- (Sourced from Wikipedia.Org)

Here are the shots I took.. The outlook:

Plush interior:

The V10!

Special thanks:

Zaibi Motors
Leonard Foong
Wikipedia.Org