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2023 Audi S8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Audi S8 has no major changes and largely carries over from the refreshed 2022 model. Its only notable updates are minor equipment shifts: alloy wheels became standard, while LED headlights became optional.
About the 2023 Audi S8
4th-generation A8/S8 (D5), second model year after the 2022 refresh.
The 2023 Audi S8 is Audi’s full-size performance luxury sedan. It is aimed at buyers who want the space, quiet ride, rich materials, and rear-seat comfort of a flagship sedan, but also want strong V8 power and sharper handling than the regular A8. Its appeal is subtlety: the S8 delivers serious performance and high-end cabin tech without the louder visual attitude of many rival super sedans.
Audi positioned the 2023 S8 as the performance version of its flagship luxury sedan, combining a twin-turbo V8 and standard AWD with a quiet, upscale cabin. Signature equipment includes an adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, massaging Valcona leather front seats, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
What changed, by category
Styling
Alloy wheels moved from optional to standard, while LED headlights moved from standard to optional. The refreshed exterior design introduced for 2022 otherwise carried over.
2023 Audi S8 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, MHEV, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | quattro AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 563 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Park Assist | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Audi S8 redesigned?
No. The 2023 Audi S8 is the second model year after the 2022 refresh, and its design, chassis, and main hardware largely carry over.
What changed on the 2023 Audi S8 compared with the 2022 model?
Only minor equipment details changed. Alloy wheels became standard, while LED headlights became optional; there were no lineup-wide powertrain, safety, chassis, or infotainment hardware updates.
Did the 2023 Audi S8 get a different engine?
No. The 2023 S8 retains the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard AWD.
Does the 2023 Audi S8 have the refreshed exterior?
Yes. The 2023 S8 carries forward the refreshed exterior introduced for 2022, with no further lineup-wide styling redesign.
What comfort and performance features stand out on the 2023 Audi S8?
The 2023 S8 combines adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, and a sport rear differential with heated, ventilated, and massaging Valcona leather front seats. It also has dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
2023 Audi S8 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Audi S8.
4.3
2023 Audi S8
(14 reviews)
“Great car. Fun to drive. Awesome features. Best combination of sensible sedan and fast car. Understated. V8 limits gas mileage.”