At first glance, this may just look like a blacked-out, 2011 Audi A8. However, all it takes is a quick look at the details of this car to know we´ve just captured the first up-close photos of an Audi S8 test vehicle!
This S8 test car is an early development vehicle, so it is not wearing any of the sportier "S" bodywork just yet. What it does have are large brake rotors and calipers along with a quad tip exhaust setup. Both obvious signs this is no A8 but the much sportier S8.
V8?
The S8 will get the usual upgraded suspension, brakes and powertrain that all "S" models get. Exactly which powertrain the S8 will get seems to be a mystery so far. The strongest rumors suggest that a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 will be under the hood of the new S8.
Watch for the official debut of the S8 sometime in late 2010 or early 2011.
