Big, fast, powerful, and light on its feet, the S8 showcased Audi’s new aluminum Space Frame construction. It weighed just over 4,000 lbs, or about 1,000 lbs less than a Mercedes-Benz S430. The new Space Frame was not only lighter but offered more space and better crash protection than a comparable steel body. In terms of luxury, it offered the decadence of a Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. With the new 4.2-liter V8 producing 296 horsepower, it could sprint to 60 mph in under 6 seconds and hang with some of the best GT cars of its day.
Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He's owned a variety of cars from 60's muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he's a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.
