Say what you want about Audis. They may look really conservative and understated, but man do they age well. The interior design on this car has aged super well.

Fun fact this is the last car with ACTUAL Bang & Olufsen audio instead of B&O automotive (a subsidiary of H&K)

Gotta love the Ferdinand Piëch era VW group cars!

If I was a mobster, this is my car. Pure Bond villain car. Large, powerful. We'll never see cars like this one or the pure bonkers that is The Phaeton again.

I'd rather buy 5 depreciated luxury cars than a single new one for the same price. RS6 V10 Biturbo (preferably the sedan), A8 or Phaeton W12, Audi SQ7 with the V12 TDI, etc. All really cool cars with so much character!

It is amazing how the screens have gotten bigger in the past 20 years.

Still looking better than most new Audis and BMWs

My dad had a 2009 S8, and although it was a really nice car to drive in, it broke down a lot. And, when it did break down, it cost thousands each time to repair.

Never would expect a Ted(ward) talk on how a D3 S8 makes an excellent car for your kids but here we are. Don't think i can convince my mom to buy me one though.....

The engine isn’t related to the original Gallardo 5.0 v10, which was an in house even-fire v10. It’s actually a modified and toned down version of the engine found in the Audi R8 V10, which is the same engine found in the Gallardo LP. It’s an odd-fire v10, but unfortunately it is 100% an Audi engine, even the Gallardo LP! Thought it was worth mentioning.

One of my favorite things about my '17 RS3 is the fact that the screen can be folded into the dashboard. Great stuff.

Greatest S8 ever made 👌

About 10 years ago this and C6 Avant were my dream cars. 😂Although I was more of a post-facelift C6 guy because of these LEDs in the back - somehow I found them very appealing. I will never be so sure about that tan shade of leather but I must admit it's somehow tied together nicely with all the other bright parts of the interior, matched with the carbon fiber. The steering wheel might not be the prettiest and the shifter isn't either, but I think this is peak of interior design when it comes to functionality + accessibility of it all. The upholstery on the doors, the center console, the dashboard - the more I look at them the better they look. For me the highlight is how all the speakers got incorporated to the interior. They add plenty of that RR feel to this S8. Definitely a fantastic place to be in.

VW/Audi always do such a nice job on interiors. Have a good weekend, Ted.

People that make fun of the 911 for being rear engined while many audis, as you say, have an engine touching the headlights beyond the front wheels.

Yes! I am so happy to see this car being given some attention. My dad owns one of these and it's truly amazing. I have had the pleasure of driving it a couple times and it's a smile machine.

B7 and D3, are my two amazing lovely car! Love them so much. And D3 WITH this inside, omg, love it so much!

I have a A8 D3 but with the 4,2TDI V8 BiTurbo Engine. Have a Stage1 ECU Remap with 390hp/900nm of Torque. Its a very reliable engine with a low consumption,with a full tank of diesel i can drive abbout 1300km. It makes me everytime smile when you step on the Gas and its faster than a S8 D3 😅

As an auto enthusiast and somewhat of an Audi historian going back to the mid 80’s, I must say that I genuinely enjoyed watching your review of this gorgeous S8. Definitely on my bucket list of cars to own. I also live in MA. If you ever want to take my ‘15 RS5 for a spin/ review, shoot me a message. Big fan of your channel.

Born to own a 5.2FSi S8, forced to own a 4.0TFSi A8L 😔

I always love understated but oppulent limousines, especially with weird and crazy engines!

I love some of the details you mentioned in tne video regarding dynamics and the looks of the car a lot of stuff i was thanking in my head would mention. The badge on the frame. The hiding the screen (2000s some of best times for cars my favorite era)

Awesome car and great video! Thanks for bringing up the point about sidewall, I personally feel that too many luxury automakers aren’t considering ride quality as much as they used to when fitting massive wheels. Right after watching this, I watched your video on the 745li. The E65 generation was hated by many but the suspension tech on that car was incredible. Even though the variants with the smaller 18 inch wheels had sidewall, the active hydraulic anti-roll system allowed for that sublime balance between ride quality and handling.

I had a 2007 S8 years ago with b&o. Best damn car i owned. Just brakes and oil changes for 4 years before being totaled by a semi. And yes no injuries. It was a tank. About the brakes, they were essentially gallardo brakes and cost me over $2500 just for the front 10 years ago. But damn it was worth it. I wored the valved exhaust baffles open. Damn it got loud and farted between shifts lol

really love it, my parents had this car when it was 3 years old, it was a 2010 , sadly we sold it since it was terribly unreliable. Great car asides that though!

One of my favorite cars done by the best car review guy ever. Amazing!

I had a 4.2 a8. this is my dream car though

I have always been a sport car guy but I gotta admit, I have sort of a weak spot for cars like this one. These old school classy sedans with gorgeos interiors and high performance engines are just so charming. If it wasn't for the ridiculous taxes that I would have to pay for an engine like this, I would probably gift myself an S8

they did do an rs6 with a 5l v10 turbo...sadly we in the US never got it...along with the w12 diesel q7...

Great video as usual. Love the Audi.

One of the best giant German sedans, ever

My buddy had one of these. I lent him my truck for a weekend and took his s8. I had so much fun, she wasnt crazy off the line but when you got it moving, she really screamed! I would love one of these but they are still too expensive.

when this has an exhaust on it, it sounds like an F1 car is coming around the corner only for someone to find an old german sedan wheeling towards them

Looks nice and comfy. Personally, I prefer a sports car with some luxury over a luxury car with some sport! As I have gotten older, I have learned to appreciate luxury more.

That car looks nice for a 2007! Nice review Ted 😊

i just sold my 2009 audi s8, i wish more people did reviews and content with them.

Childhood memories, grew up with my dad driving this but a 4.2 tdi. Luckily there is a newer 2016 4.2 tdi still around to make fun with

I've always thought this generation of A8/S8 looked amazing. Very classy and understated.

That's what I love... Audis can be sharpened to a fantastic razor edge, or softened up, to be just a "car".

I Love Your Videos!

I believe the a3/s3/rs3 also does the hideaway infotainment, but I agree, having the ability to hideaway screens is a missed opportunity for automakers. Loved the review Tedward!

I concur about the wheel size on new cars. My Flying Spur has 21 inch wheels, but I wish it had 17 or 18 with more side wall for a better ride.

I don't know why, but that tool kit being there is really cool to me.

Im still rocking a 2007 3.0TDI as my Daily. It’s perfect, even is way less creaky and rattely than the shown S8, probably due to softer suspension and only 18 inch wheels

This engine is very beautiful

you sounded so ready to fight when you said "OF COURSE ITS A GERMAN ENGINE, I KNOW THAT" lol

It was my dream car in teenage years.

My dad had one, I learned how to drive with it fun times....lol

Maintenance costs on a 2007 A8 with the 4.2L V8 are absurd. I imagine this beast would cost double or triple. 😮

I really want a car like this that is in good working order, that I can put some highway miles on that can be a bit fun to get on once and a while.

@Tedward the greatest interior Audi ever released is the b5 chassis (if you haven’t driven one) i recommend a 2000-2002 s4 as a future video idea:)

This car is one of Audi's best kept secret. You'd be surprised how many car guys dont know about this car.

Driving any of the quicker D3 A8 models makes you feel like Jason Statham

Thanks!

6:31 thats a great feature being able to hide the screen

Even though this cars a mechanical nightmare, the sound of that 5.2l v10 is just heavenly.

I'm curious if this engine is consuming oil between oil changes?

Saw this on Facebook for 6k and a s5 for 7k getting cheap might cop one soon

Crazy how much road noise exists

Great car. I just which maintenance wasn’t so pricey.

These are absolutely great cars….until something breaks. The maintenance costs involved help explain why you can seemingly buy one of these for nothing these days.

12:20 my European mind just goes insane when i see turn right on red.

Any chance we get to see a phaeton?

One of my wishes is that when I manage to migrate to America (legally, all jokes aside), I will buy two of these beauties. One I will keep in authentic original shape as they came from the factory, so I would appreciate the philosophy and engineering behind it. The other one I would modify relatively heavily, adding some Lamborghini parts to the engine, open up the exhaust and change the transmission to a manual one that used to come in R8s. This one, I will enjoy driving. I'm both diesel and gasoline engines mechanic and I can do all I said.

is my daily driver finally becoming popular?

Absolutely LOVED my 2009 D3 (A8L not S8) and I regret selling it almost every day

Love this car, i have a 2011 audi a4, and i can spot so many parts in this D3 that carried over "trickled down" to the a4 of later years, door handle, MMI system, the ebrake switch, the media controls down low, the steering wheel is the same, gear selector the window switches, the seat controls, the engine cowling cover back there, dash cluster...., the tail light design is reminiscent as well. also the 90s b5 gen (owned one too) you can see the DNA in this D3 from that d2/b5 generation. im looking at this interior and figuring out how i can take it apart just like my old b5, screw here and there and pop n shimmy the console off lol

Thanks to the slick design and lack of the tech overkill, this generation of Audis are much more desirable than today's ones in my opinion. What a beautiful car with its proportions! 😍👍🏼

It's a tragedy you didn't get one with a JHM exhaust, tune, etc

Can we see some more content with the M5 or the 911? Feels like we haven’t seen those cars in forever

Love it, but off warranty....scared

I love the idea of filling the crumple zone with a V10...

The creaking tho

simpler times

Day 3 of asking Tedward to drive a S60R (It’s basically half a S8, but still super cool🥺)

Sleeper!

The Gallardo's 5.2L V10 was also direct injected. The older 5.0L V10 was port injected, but that engine doesn't have much to do with this one.

6:17 and bugatti tourbillon 😅

Transporter 3 😁 ❤❤🇩🇪

I wonder how this compares to the 5.2 S6.

The Lambo 5.2 is actually based on this 5.2. The S8 doesn't have a Lambo engine. Lambos have an S8 engine. Put some respeck on the S8.

What’s the origin of the name Tedward? Your name is Tom, right?

You looked like a millionaire when you first shifted the gear.

miss this era of cars where manufacturers werent held back by strict emission laws and other bs

The Transporter

For a Lamborghini V10, it doesn’t seem all that exciting! Were they available with a MT? That would help a LOT!

I want to see this car on their website, but it's not listed. I feel cheated lol

The v10 is glorious in the gallardo.... In this... it seems dead. Are you sure it's not running on 4 cylinders? 😂😂

Bro is roleplaying Jason Statham

cool story but my 2017 V6 Accord just passed 300,000 miles without any repairs

You can't even find the v10 cars. They all have the 520hp v8.

The shifter looks really out of place in that interior. With how the rest of the interior looks 10 years newer than it actually is, you'd expect to find one of those gimmicky rotary or push-button shifters!

Funny how you can hear the cheap plastic whenever he presses any buttons 😭

this car looks so business

GUYARDO

Sounds like a V8

To make things clear. The V10 is not from Lamborghini. This V10 was developed by Audi and then used in the Gallardo

Sweet cars and sweet engine. But not a Lamborghini engine. They’re completely different engines

I don't get the point, driving a car like this in a country, where's a speed limit...

Didn't this V10 end up in the R8 as well?