S8 with Panamera Turbo engine

According to the German automotive media "Auto Bild" and "autoevolution".Audi's upcoming S8 with the same engine as the Porsche Panamera Turbo (4.0-liter V8 twin turbo) will be available by the end of the yearThat's right. Audi and Porsche are both part of the Volkswagen Group, so it is only natural. The maximum output is said to be 530ps, lower than the Panamera Turbo's 550ps, but more powerful than the current S8 engine.

Source.Audi's next S8 will be powered by the same engine as Porsche's Panamera Turbo by the end of the year

Compare S8 and Panamera Turbo

So I looked into Audi's current S8 and compared it to the Panamera Turbo.

I guess the numbers are similar. By the way, the S8plus has

Matrix LED headlights, sport exhaust, 21-inch factory wheels, heated seats, ventilated seats, BOSE speakers(I wonder if this is standard on the Panamera Turbo as well.), auto closing doors, floor mats, rear sport differential, adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, park assist, Audi Drive Select(Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Individual)

and others are standard equipment. In the case of the Panamera Turbo, on the other hand, almost all of the above features are optional.In the case of our Panamera Turbo, over 3 million yen in additional options.It cost a lot. In that sense, the S8 is a very good value for money.

How does the S8 run?

However, it was previously A3(2.0T)When I was driving the "M", it was a good enough car with plenty of power, but there were many subtle aspects to its fun-to-drive and smoothness. The car felt a little idling, and if you drove it too fast on the highway, it would sway a little, which was frightening. Therefore, it was not a good choice for me.Just because it has the same engine as the Panamera Turbo, it may not be able to achieve the same ground feel, high speed stability, handling, etc. as the Panamera.It may be.

What is your husband's view?

I asked my husband about this news.

There are rumors that the 4S V6 will be put in the S6 or something. But I don't mind giving them the engine because no other manufacturer can imitate the ride quality and performance of the S8.

I mean, what kind of a position are you in? I mean, what kind of position are you in?

That said, I'd love to test drive one when it actually goes on sale!