AUDI LEGENDS Ep5: AUDI S8 D2 - Where it all started! One of the best luxury performance cars ever?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2020
- And so, it’s time for the 5th episode of our ”Audi Legends” series. This time we have a real gem here. It’s the first generation AUDI S8. Here it’s the facelifted first gen from 2001. Specced in the Audi exclusive Ebony black pearl effect and caramel interior, it looks so good! Manufactored between 1996 and 2003, it really put Audi on the map. It had the high tech new ASF, Aluminum Space Frame, had that V8 4.2 with 360hp, lots of goodies, and it just looked so good. Many of us remember it from the ”Ronin” movie with Robert De Niro. Well, enjoy this very mint one, as much as you can. They just don’t make them like this anymore.
Enjoy the beauty shots, and also don’t miss the high quality photos from this session as well. Check them out at the Facebook.com/Auditography page, where you can also download them in high quality for your wallpapers.
Car: 2000 Audi S8 (D2)
Engine & power: V8 4.2L NA 360hp/430Nm
Acceleration 0-100kmh: 5.4 sec (official)
Color: Ebony black pearl effect + Audi exclusive caramel interior
Location: Malmö, Sweden
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Camera: Canon Eos 5D Mark IV / 24-70mm
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It makes me nostalgic to see this car...because I was there when it was released (I mean, I was a kid, I read about it in magazines), I remember when it was the greatest luxury sedan ever built by Audi (the D2 platform, that is, I'm not being specific about the S8), all-aluminum, high-tech...
About 26 years since then...19 since this S8 came out from the factory...damn, I feel old already...😅
I feel every word you say. I grew up myself with the B5 / D2 / C5 generation, so it's always close to my heart. And shooting a car like this, in condition like this, was surely special.
@@Auditography It's why I'm so enamored by the cars from this period. They were, _are_ and *always* will be my childhood heroes.
I'd devour magazines like there was no tomorrow, reading everything I could about each and every one of them. And every time I saw one on the streets was a big event for me. In a parking lot, in front of a restaurant or being driven by their happy and proud owners, I would stare at them, look at all the details...and back when I wasn't used to walking around with a camera because I didn't know how to use them, and digital was still years away from becoming the norm...every time I saw one of these became a picture, a film in my mind.
Damn, I remember when I first saw an RS4 B5, in the same gray from the official release, owned by the soccer player Romário, in the parking lot of a steakhouse! I was like "Whooooaaaaaah!!", spent half hour just walking around the car!
As much as they might've been overcome by newer generations in all aspects...these ones...from the 90's followed by the early-mid 00's...from my childhood...will always hold a higher place in my favorites list than the rest of them.
Knmjjjnk.jimmm
@@Roddy_Zeh 100% agreed
@@Roddy_Zeh I was born in 96, but I feel exactly as you when I see a cool 90s-2000s car. For me, they are by far the best generation ever.
I have always loved the 96 to 03 Audi S8 since the movie Ronin, bloody classic design and performance!!! 😱😎
S8 is a production marvel. Always ahead of the game :-)
It definitely is!
Есть русскоязычные тут, ставьте лайки давайте ка
Казахстан приветствует 👍👍👍
У меня точно такая красавица.
@@grieg76 👍👍👍👍красава
@@grieg76 береги её, она и сегодня выглядит очень круто и современно, а также красиво! AUDI A8/S8 D2 опередили время!!!
@@user-ni1fn9pj9u спасибо. Понимаю это. Автомобиль дарящий эмоции. Не современный хлам.
Absolutely stunning even all these years later, the Audi A8/S8 seems to be forgotten by some but its one of the finest production cars ever built. That engine is something else, in such a luxurious beast 🙌
Nah, it's never forgotten ☺
@@Auditography In Germany only 2000 left, i have one. But be careful with the Motor, Oil and Liquids. Mine have 300 000 km. To shock the new Cars, its the best.
I've owned three manual shifted S8's.... Gorgeous cars. Never should let the last one go. It was the exact same copy of the green Ronin S8... Green exterior, beige interior and 6-speed manual gearbox.
My wife drives a Ming Blue '03 S8 and I've wanted one ever since first learning about the car then seeing it in Ronin. Back in '01 I was the webmaster for Audi Club North America (Quattro Club USA at the time) and was lucky enough to experience one of the first S8 models to arrive in Minneapolis. My friend Jim would wind up buying one back then and I can tell you they were just amazing when brand new. Even all these years later and with more than 150k miles our '03 is still looking good and going strong. Next to the UrS4/S6 the D2 S8 is one of my all time favorites.
When cars were still cars! Legend!
I owned a 2001 S8 until 2011. Black with grey Alcantara interior and grey birdseye maple wood. It was a really fine car, and your video brings back many good memories.
How was your experience did it break too often?
@@RAFAEL199O Just regular service was expensive. No major repairs until it got to 8-9 years. In 2017 I bought the last year of production Chevrolet SS (this is the Australian Holden Commodore) Now at 52,000 miles and the only expense has been changing the oil and oil filter. The LS3 V8 sounds wonderful, and I have the manual 6-speed. One of the best sports sedans. Not the upscale interior of the S8, but much faster and better handling.
these machines with soul, it is a pity that these will no longer be.

Brings back memories of when I had mine. Can remember topping it out at 165mph and the limiter kicked in. Regret selling it however the gearbox like many others gave way in the end. Awesome machines.
I am replacing mine next month, so happy and sorry for your loss :)
Got one myself, a 3.3tdi. An twin turbo V8 diesel that is. Love that car so much
If only this car was used in the transporter films the presence this car has can't be matched 👌
Yeah too bad they used the 7er in the first one
Absolutely stunning car, and great video guys, thanks for really capturing the essence of the beast!
Appreciate the comment! Cheers
Thank you for this video! For me its the best so far about this legendary car, and it makes me feel much, much more proud to own one. Hope it will stay with me 4ever! Thanks!
What a perfect example of a d2! Well done
AUDI IS AUDI ! ! ! OOOO
Best looking saloon car of last 40 years. Especially in the facelift form seen here, which just lifted the front end to perfection...
For sure one of the greatest together with the B7 RS4.
For me this is simply the best car ever. What a masterpiece...
The S8 D2 series has such a clean profile and i think it's sized just right. The D3 with rhe V10 was a bit too big & heavy. The D4 looks very modern though and is a sharp looker and a true Q car. A D2 in excellemt condition can be had for well under $20K in Australia. An absolute bargain. A had a 1st gen A8 (D3) and it was my first V8. Loved it! I now own a S6 (2013), but I aspire to an S8 (D4).
Awesome!!! Love your videos! ❤️ Thanks
This car is so handsome, it still looks fresh and much better looking than it's German rivals of the time.
What a piece of beauty, and the superb filming just enhances it!
It would break my heart rev it like that though. Never do that to my oldies... too much stress to the engine.
They are designed to be revved out. Audi spent a great deal of time and money to make them perform that well. Drive them like they're built to be driven. Otherwise, just buy a diesel A8 if you aren't going to drive it hard.
I own a regular D2 A8, and this video is legit carp**n. Gonna get mine to look just like this one in the next few years. Can't wait!
Stunning, simply stunning. Nobody, and I mean nobody does understated aggression like Audi. Not then and most certainly now in our “shouty” is better age.
This car was an absolute dream! I had a '94 A8 4.2 and I loved it. The 2001/2002 S8 models were my dream though (the facelift upgraded the looks a lot in my opinion), black exterior, black interior with the alcantara seats and a MANUAL!
So far I totally agree with your legends ;)
Yeah I also feel the facelift did a huge different in the front for the D2.
Still going strong after 22 plus years!
Fl model but with silver paint, black interior and with leather recaro and most important... manual here. This car cant be described, its just hidden gem of motorisation. Im laughting in this car, when i see mainstream young guys exaggerating M5 E39.
This car is art, its mona lisa of large sedans/limo.
Still looking.. , and especially sounding so good... 😎
Awesome video and awesome car. Really well done. Reminds me of the S8 in the movie Ronin
I Have this car since 2006 still a beast.. I also have a 2015 s8 you know what I rather drive the 2001 it's more of a drivers car(personally) Over the D4🚔
That’s very interesting. I’ve heard the D4 is a sporty car to drive. I guess not so much haha.
I have a D3 A8 4.2, and it does come alive in sport mode or manual mode.
What a beautifull beast .....Audi fan for ever
Ауди без КВАТТРО -это ПАССАТ 🤣
А этот экземпляр просто ШЕДЕВР.
Лайк за ШЕДЕВР.👍
пассаты есть тоже полноприводные Syncro и 4motion
Had a shot of a red one once,oh boy it did not dissapoint.....Great video again!Thx
Anyone remember the movie Ronin. This car was featured with nitrous tanks installed. Awesome!
Perfection and timeless S8
My second all-time favourite car, after the RS7 C8
This is the same Audi featured in the “Matrix Reloaded”
What a sexy car
I want one ☝️🤩❤️👍
Бомба настоящая!!!🙂👏👏👏👍 ещо в таком состоянии! ШЕЖЭВР!!!👍
4D кузов и сейчас не скажешь, что он смотрится устаревшим на дорогах. Очень удачный дизайн, спокойный, но в то же время не выглядящий миролюбивым, но без чрезмерной агрессии.
What a beauty
Timeless design and beauty.
Absolutely!
I have such S8 D2 Generation, amaizing car, love to drive it much more than mу day to day company car 2017 VW Passat. Never the less it is 18 years old, you feel fantastic comfort in combination with perfect performance of 4,2 liter engine.
I have one of these, I never get tired of watching my car.
It makes me cry and want one so bad.
Amazing video 🙂👍🏻🙂🙂👍🏻🙂📷
Appreciate the comment. Enjoy our other vidoes!
Wow! I just watched the 2021 S8 vid,...and the first thing I noticed was the exhaust note of the 2021 model S8 is nearly identical to that of the the model year S8 featured in this vid!
One of the most beautiful sedans on the road.
Ауди это круто!!!! У меня сейчас с6. Я пробовал тайоты ниссаны, Мицубиси, не один автомобиль не сравнится с Ауди!!!! Это космос!!!! Следующий автомобиль это Ауди!!!!!!
Awww the days of a normal grill and fog lights.
Late nineties, early 2000s such a good time for car enthusiasts, this the E38, and the W220 S class were all beautiful cars, and they all had understressed V8s.
Absolutely. So many amazing cars
Always wanted one since watching Ronin back in 1998.
Piece of art
1993 году А8 уже стояла на выстовке. В те времена это было как какой то "Звездолет".
Сейчас таких машин уже не делают, кузов Идеальный...❤❤❤
Enjoy the other videos on the channel!
My dream car.... Audi....
Enjoy!
Incredible. My friend just bought and A8 V6 2.8 liters and the interior... you can fill the high quality this car has.
Yes, its crazy how much effort Audi put in the interiors back in the days
Amazing car, thanks for the review 🏁👍
Thanks and glad you enjoy!
Such a beautiful car. Great video.😄👌👍
Thank you!
Und 2020 immer noch ein Bildschönes Auto. Audi ❤️👍
Elle estime magnifique avec ses roues de s4 de la même année!!!
They are the best, Auditography!
Surely special!
От неё, я начал любить по настоящему, Ауди... Мне другие не нужны, в Ауди я всё, нашёл. Лучшая марка, для меня
The place where the best S model began.
Surely special!
My dream car of all times.
Seing this particular model just makes me think of the car chase in the film 'Ronin'.
Yup, as we wrote in the description ☺
@@Auditography Ahhh yes, you did 😁👍🏽
A great car, I have one in my garage :)
My dad 2002d2 s8 i love this car best forever thank you 😍
I love this model s8
Sexiest, coolest dreamcar EVER!!!
Ssssssso beautiful!!!
My dream car
My dad had this car, grey one. I feel soooo nostalgic about this car! It’s magnificent
It sure is amazing. Enjoy our other videos!
You lucky bastard.😉
Still a stunning car!
Владею такой уже 11 лет! Нет никагого желания продавать.☝️👍
Legends never die 😍
Never!
No filme RONIN o carro é a estrela principal...
Amazing :0
ЛЕГЕНДА!!!
Beautiful video
Audi is always the most forward looking car brand imo
Except nowadays s4 s6 s7 TDI and fake exhaust....:((( what a shame
With this model Audi has set new standard for the meaning of luxury sedan. I have this in my garage, using only during summer. Absolutely stunning and very powerful car even today. It is pleasure to drive it.
Great choice of a classic. Never sell it
🔥 🗝 🔥
a car for men thats my dream car 🙏🏽
Легенда!!!
God damn that's shot in Malmö, Sweden! Nice!
Lots of our videos are recorded there. Enjoy!
So beautiful 😍
Yes its a classic! Enjoy our other videos
This vehicle is Beautiful
Absoolutely is!
FOREVER
Love It
We have this car
The movie Ronin is why I am here. Awesome.
That's a darn good reason ☺ Enjoy!
AUDI ❤️❤️❤️❤️
got the same car yesterday! Interior alsa the same, plus steering wheel brown. Can't wait to get home!
Congratulations!
Such a S8 !! And in mint condition ! congrats !
and thanks for maintaining it in such way
Do you sell it ?!
The owner will never sell it. Enjoy!
Машина супер, щас таких нет и не будет.
Сегодня продал свою А 6 тую как будто друга потерял
Bellissima , ma ha un unico enorme difetto il cambio automatico: guidarla col manuale è una esperienza sconvolgente... l'ho fatto tanti anni fa ma non l'ho mai dimenticata ( il rombo di questo V8 è il più bello di sempre ) ❤💪🎱
Нам нужна такая, Лодка S8 на так совку, меж город. Ауди это Кароль трассы! Это проверено временем, уважаю Ауди)
семь штук было...неубивашки
Какой двигатель лучше?
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@@serser6720 4.2
Супер. Машина из детства. Реально легенда
чел,як я тобі по-доброму заздрю!!!))крута тачка!!моя мрія))салон просто шикарний!!
Nice!
Der S8 mit Handschaltung war sehr gut
Looking forward to picking up one of these from a friend this summer.. The anticipation is killing me :sweat_smile:
😍
I have the s8 D2 1999 360hp full alcantara etc etc. Best car ever!