So far as high-speed cruisers go, you may’t do significantly better than an Audi S8. The sleeper sedan was actually constructed to munch by miles on Germany’s derestricted highways, and going by this video printed by AutoTopNL, the last-gen S8 can go even quicker than marketed when given sufficient house.
Throughout a high velocity take a look at on the Autobahn in Germany, AutoTopNL is ready to get this 2017 Audi S8 Plus to an indicated 195 mph (315 kph). That is effectively previous the automobile’s manufacturer-quoted, electronically restricted high velocity of 189 mph (305 kph).
With a twin-turbocharged V8 making 605 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque beneath the hood, we’re not stunned the S8 Plus can attain these speeds. We’re stunned, nevertheless, that it did not slap a man-made limiter as soon as it reached 305 kph. Maybe the pc was basing velocity on a unique parameter inside the automobile, somewhat than indicated velocity on the sprint. Or perhaps there is no limiter in any respect. Both approach, we’re impressed.
What’s extra spectacular is the potential this S8 needed to maintain going. The driving force did not cease accelerating as a result of the automobile would not maintain going quicker, he lifted to decelerate for automobiles additional up the highway. Meaning this big-boy Audi had much more to offer. We would like to see it actually maxed out. Likelihood is it might break the 200-mph mark if given the chance.