2026 Audi S8: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Audi S8 is a carryover year with no major changes. It retains the same twin-turbo V8, standard AWD, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology as the 2025 model.
About the 2026 Audi S8
4th-generation A8/S8 (D5), in its post-2022 facelift period, late-cycle U.S. model year.
Audi positions the S8 as a full-size luxury sedan with real performance credentials, not just a dressed-up cruiser. Its core appeal is quiet executive comfort mixed with a strong V8, standard AWD traction, and handling hardware that helps this large sedan feel more alert and more driver-focused than many rivals. It is the understated choice for shoppers who want flagship luxury without the flashier look of some competing performance sedans.
The S8 remains Audi’s discreet performance flagship, pairing a formal full-size luxury-sedan cabin with strong V8 power. Signature hardware includes four-wheel steering and a performance rear differential, while the cabin has dual touchscreens with navigation, handwriting input, and haptic feedback, plus a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system.
2026 Audi S8 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 563 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 44.3 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| 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
What changed on the 2026 Audi S8 compared with the 2025 model?
Nothing major changed for 2026. The S8 carries over with the same core powertrain, design, safety equipment, suspension hardware, and cabin technology as the 2025 model.
Was the 2026 Audi S8 redesigned?
No, the 2026 Audi S8 was not redesigned. It remains part of the fourth-generation A8/S8 family and continues with the design introduced by the 2022 facelift.
Did the 2026 Audi S8 get a new engine or drivetrain?
No, the engine and drivetrain carry over for 2026. The S8 retains its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.
Did the 2026 Audi S8 receive new cabin technology?
No broad cabin-technology update arrived for 2026. The S8 continues with dual touchscreens, navigation, haptic feedback, handwriting input, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound.