Audi S8 A8 2001 Black On Black Quattro on 2040-cars

VIN: waugu54d11n009384 Year: 2001
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Audi
Model: S8
Trim: 4 DOOR SEDAN
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 83,126
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: S8 QUATTRO
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I am selling my 2001 Audi S8 Quattro in excellent condition w/ only 83k miles. Black on Black leather interior and fully loaded. The car was 95k when it was first purchased in 2001 and Kelly Blue book value is 14.5k in the condition my car is in. Test drive by appointment only and will be willing to negtiate CASH ONLY! I just had a new transmission done 1 year ago at 79k miles and new air condition and heating motor, new fuel pump and maintained very well as you can tell i only drove this car to work and back when you see th miles on the car. If you wnt a luxury car and one that still looks competitive to most cars made in the early 2000 this is the car to have. I just bought a new car so I am selling this car. Google this car and see the reviews Car and Driver rated this car as the best Bank robbery car LOL because of size, speed and durability. If you have any question please call or text me 323 seven-one-two-1313. 

JUST LOWERED PRICE DOWN BY 1,500 DOLARS BECAUSE I NEED TO SELL THIS CAR FAST AND NOT TRYING TO BE GREEDY. IT'S AN AMAZING CAR AND HAS NEW TIRES, NEW TRANSMISSION (YEAR OLD), NEW FUEL PUMP, CLEAN INSIDE OUT, NEW MOTOR FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER, MAINTAINED VERY WELL AND 70% BRAKES... LUXURY VEHICLES AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AND MAINTAINENCE ARE VALUED AT 14.5 K ON KELLY BLU BOOK. MAKE A CASH OFFER AND LET'S TAKE A TEST DRIVE.

What's New for 2001

The S8 is Audi's new high-performance version of the flagship A8. It's armed with more horsepower, a stiffer suspension and more powerful brakes. As with other 2001 A8s, the 2001 S8 has the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and the new multifunctional steering wheel as standard equipment.

Review

Audi is making a dedicated effort towards bringing more performance-oriented car to United States consumers. This trend started in 2000 with the S4, and it continues in 2001 with the new S8.

The S8 is a high-performance version of Audi's flagship luxury sedan, the A8.At the heart of the S8 is a five-valve, 4.2-liter V8 engine. Its modifications over the standard A8's engine include optimized intake paths, a new two-stage variable intake manifold, revised camshafts and a free flowing exhaust system. Thanks to these improvements, the S8's engine makes 360 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 317 foot-pounds of torque at 3,400 rpm. Other performance enhancements on the S8 include larger brakes, 18-inch wheels and a stiffer suspension.

All of these improvements make the S8 even more fun to drive than the A8. This doesn't mean that the S8 has lost any of its real-world edge, however. It is still equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission and Quattro, Audi's all-wheel-drive system. Additionally, Electronic Differential Locking (EDL) provides low-speed traction control operating through the standard antilock braking system (ABS). Electronic Braking-Pressure Distribution (EBD) is included with the ABS system, and ensures that maximum braking capacity can be utilized whenever needed, regardless of road or load conditions.

Like the A8, the S8's body structure is made out of aluminum and is designed to provide lighter weight, superior structural rigidity, improved handling and responsiveness, better fuel efficiency and easier recycling. For safety, the S8 has dual-stage front airbags and side airbags for front and rear outboard occupants. Audi's Sideguard head airbag system consists of inflatable curtain airbags installed in the headliner along each side of the car, which cover the windows in the event of an accident and remain inflated for five seconds to protect the head in case the vehicle rolls over.

Inside, drivers will find an interior slathered in real wood and Valcona leather upholstery. Front seats (with more supportive bolstering than the A8's seats) are power adjustable in 14 different ways, and a memory feature accommodates four different settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors, driver's headrest height and steering wheel position. The steering wheel tilts out of the way when the key is removed from the ignition. The automatic dual-zone temperature controls employ two sunlight sensors to help maintain accuracy.

With 360 horsepower, the S8 is aimed directly at other high-performance luxury sedans like the Jaguar XJR and the Mercedes-Benz S55. The S8 is shy on torque compared to these cars, but its all-wheel drive, lightweight structure, and long list of standard equipment should prove desirable enough to make it a worthy competitor.