At first glance, this looks like a fatal accident in Belgium, but surprisingly enough, the only passenger in the car (driver) walked away with just minor injuries. According to eyewitness reports, the crash happened because the driver crashed into a tree, which split the vehicle in two and sent debris flying through the air, including the gas tank. Continue reading for more pictures.
The S8 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. It is powered by a 4.0-litre TFSI biturbo V8 engine with 382 kW (512 hp). The engine utilises cylinder deactivation so it can run as a V4 for better fuel economy. The S8’s engine is shared with the Bentley Continental GT, while a detuned variant of the engine makes 420 hp which is found in the 2013 Audi S6, Audi S7, and Audi A8. Direct competitors include the BMW Alpina B7 and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, which also have biturbo V8 engines.
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