Audi S8 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Audi S8 is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Audi S8 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Audi S8 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 20 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi S8 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Audi S8 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Audi S8 is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Audi S8 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi S8. See the table above for the specific years and trims.