S8... actually defines the segment.
Actually yes.
Because we were looking for a S-class AMG, 
did it exist when this car was developed?
No, in 1996 the Audi S8 was the first.
The first limousine that got a sportive sticker attached on it.
Is that allowed?  
That's difficult, cars like these are big and heavy.
When you see this in your rearview mirror...
...you really want to get out of the way 
because that car is big and goes fast.
With the other two cars it's different.
The second generation is still ok...
But the third generation... I still can't distinguish 
that from a S6, S7 or even a full-option A4.
I know it is said very often, the Audi 
models seem too much alike and...
...I'm not original when I say it but in my opinion 
this car has the least expression of a sports car.
It looks cool though...
Fast playback this.
Italian V10!
Derived from the Gallardo engine.
We have a winner, 
we don't even have to go and drive them.
This is it, I'm done here.
We agreed that we were not going 
to do judgements over sound.
It all started with this car, 
4.2L V8 and 360bhp.
Yes.  
0-60 mph in 6.2 sec.
That's not very fast.
Back in 2001 it was.
Oh sorry.  
Do you drive more often with people in the back?
This is perhaps dated, I agree with you. 
It's not modern anymore.
But you have to remember this car is already 16 years old.
I have mixed feelings about this car.
Some things are very nice, like the leather 
and some details of the interior.
When you look at the navigation, 
the screen is only this size.
Just not very nice buttons and a huge gear lever.
You can screw it out and use it to club someone to death.
I just drove around and I thought...
...this is very soft. 
It is lowered and it has bigger 
rims compared to the normal A8.
But there was not a single moment that 
I thought this car drives sportively.
Not in a single way.   
That could exactly be the dilemma of the entire S8...
...because it is a sportive batch but with a 
big heavy car on top of it.
Yes...
...one that drives very nice over 
thresholds when you pass them calmly.
That's what I did! 
I can't even drive faster than 28 mph (45 kph).
It's quite cool.
Of course the car participated in Ronin.
The car was the first in it's segment.
In my opinion the exterior is still pretty.
At least, if you are not to close...
...because at short range the car looks like a 
16 year old car with dents and scratches.
As well as some details that give an 
old-fashioned feeling. 
Without the car being an old-timer.  
Very comfortable here.
It's a shame that I'm not driving the V10, 
but I'm not begrudging you on that.
Wouter?    
Well sir, where do you want to go?  
Central Station for 10 Euros?
I just thought every Friday to 
the Red Light District, but...?
That's a deal anyway.
Not this time?    
Well, behind Central Station please.
Did you have that appointment with the GP for your rash?
Here, remember?  
Oh that, no it's remediless.
No I just have to spent the rest of 
my days with a huge dick, that's life.
Cool it even has curtains Wouter.
Did the first generation have that as well?
Yes it did.  
Okay.
So that's not really an improvement.
Gallardo engine, Gallardo. 
I'll shift back.
Yeah, go crazy.  
See the enthusiasm on my face?
This is not really exciting.
That engine in a Gallardo is very cool, but...
...this is not very wild, right?
Ehm.. No it isn't.
No, I must admit that it sounds a bit V8 like.
That could fit the segment of the car, 
it still is a big fast Autobahn-cruiser. 
But when you have a V10, you want to feel it.  
The sound is not bad though, 
but it doesn't sound like a V10.
We have 90 bhp more now.
Top speed is still the same, 0-60 mph is 
5.1 sec now. This approaches the nice numbers.
What I notice in this car as well is the very light steering.
Kind of that feeling. 
It's a very nice car, 
but I'm still doubting about that S-badge.
That S-badge, you can ask yourself if 
you're going to steer with this car.
Are you going to drive around on the country roads on a
Sunday afternoon with this 4200 pounds (1900 kg) car?
I really like the leather when it has this colour.  
It is clearly visible that the interior is 8 years newer.
Yes, a big difference.
It looks much better.
Unless you're attached to that 90's feeling.  
I'm guessing that the newest model 
has an even better interior.
Yes, this interior is brilliant.
Nice aluminium and carbon.
Okay, a decorative strip at the back of your 
chair, you won't see that in racing.
But it just looks cool.
And full of goodies obviously.
The S8 with a V10, nice interior but 
this is clearly a class better.
Yes. You know what became a class better as well?
Well?
This is a class better as well.  
Where the other two S8's felt a bit lazy...
...this one doesn't have that issue.  
I'm hearing wind noise.
Yes, 520 bhp and 0-60 mph in 4.2 sec.
Top speed limited at 155 mph (250 kph).
But this is a huge difference compared 
to the older versions of the S8.
It's a V8 again, 4.0L.
In particular the turbos make a big difference.
The character of a limousine which has 
loads of torque, 660Nm from 1500 rpm.
This shows that this engine is not fully capacitated yet.  
Perhaps they should consider building a RS8.  
How is the steering? 
I haven't even been able to drive this car yet.
The steering, it feels more direct and slightly heavier.
[CAUTION! Tank crossing in 50m]
But perhaps you should try it yourself.
Can you test it's drifting capabilities at the same time.  
That's what I like.
Now these are standing behind it, it looks like it falls out.  
In my opinion it failed.  
That one has a certain effluence.
Cool young-timer.  
Just a nice car...
...but tame.  
Not spectacular, but you still drive faster than 98% of the 
vehicles that drive on a highway in The Netherlands.
That's like while running, 
surpassing 98% of all people in a wheelchair.
When you say it like that, 
than this car was the lady I saw jogging this morning.
She did her best and was dressed up sportively, but 
was still too fat, heavy and not spectacular enough.
And you don't like fat women?  
No, not particularly.
Character... +1
+2  
Lamborghini engine!
That one is just the best.
It is annoying to conclude.
Ridiculous.
Because it's the one that we can only afford in 20 years.
Yes.  
What a machine.  
Subtitles - Arjen-Pieter Troost  
Look, I'll show you how to pass these thresholds.
Do I ultimately have a driver, 
doesn't he even know how to navigate.
Well, normally those transsexuals are lined up here.
Apparently they are gone now, last time you were very drunk but 
you were able to navigate me to this place flawlessly.
