# Powerfully Sporty Sedans The Audi S8 Plus Can Zoom Along at 300 Kilometers Per Hour By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-s8-plus References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-s8-plus/38794/) & [audi-mediacenter](https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/4605) The [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron) S8 plus is a vehicle that is claimed to be the "highest powered sports sedan in the [premium segment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass)". With the ability to pump out as much as 605 horsepower and hit a blistering top speed of up to 305 km/h, these claims are not off the mark. The vehicle is powered by a 4.0 turbo fuel stratified injection engine that is capable of producing a maximum torque of 516.3 pounds-feet in overboost mode. The vehicle is capable of accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in a highly impressive 3.8 seconds. With an eight-speed tiptronic gearbox, adaptive air suspension and the the ability to adjust to current road conditions, the Audi S8 plus truly is a [complete sports sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-polestar-5). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-performance Sedans:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative technologies to improve performance and speed in sports sedans. - **Fuel Efficiency:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create fuel-efficient engines for high-powered sports sedans. - **Advanced Suspension Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design cutting-edge adaptive suspension systems to enhance driving experience in sports sedans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce advanced features and technologies in the automotive industry. - **Automotive Engineering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Push the boundaries of engineering to develop high-performance components for sports sedans. - **Sports Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Expand the capabilities of sports cars by integrating advanced technologies and design features from sports sedans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans.md)