2015 Audi S8: Assassin in the League Of Extraordinary Super Sedans

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There exists a League of Extraordinary Super Sedans, and few four-doors can claim to be members. The quiet assassin of the group is, undoubtedly, the 2015 Audi S8.
This is thanks to the pairing of its well appointed interior with a 520-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 engine under the hood. You can blend in with the pack thanks to the subtle exterior styling or you can disappear into the horizon should you need to remove yourself from the company of other cars.
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[@JeffGlucker]

For anyone complaining or pointing out the fact that I add the Charger Hellcat into this group... I find it crazy that you don't think a 707-horsepower sedan with Napa leather and a better infotainment system than most other cars shouldn't be part of a group like this. A group I made up... which means I can include any vehicles I want in it. So if that group is super sedans, guess which car deserves to be there: the Charger Hellcat. You can't just go by the badge on the outside.

[@MaliciousSRT]

Not only that - what options does the Audi have that the Hellcat doesn't? I can see the Audi is using the OLD Dodge shifter. I doubt the Audi uses the best ZF-8speed either (ZF8HP90, the 90 means its good for 900nm of torque ((664lb-ft)) that the Dodge has.

[@OldGuardMcDowell]

Agreed. 100%. Also, good stuff!

[@MaliciousSRT]

***** LOL @ Concept that'll never see the light of day - I'd be surprised if it even runs

[@MrScarboss]

If you are comparing a Hellcat to anything from Audi, BMW or Mercedes, you need to be on cars that are actually comparable to it. Those would be, S6, M5 or E63 respectively. If an infotainment system and Napa leather make a car compete with those types of vehicles, the Germans would have cheaped out long ago. They know that their real customers know they get what they pay for and no one that looks at an S63 would look at a Hellcat.

[@NickiRepenning]

You're absolutely right, it's your list... You can put any car you want in there. But if the car has to be a luxury super sedan, the you're absolutely wrong. Putting Nappa leather in a Charger does not make it luxurious... But is it a super sedan? Absolutely!

[@1astrocytecell780]

This channel is underrated by a huge level.

[@darylljackson1968]

I hit the lottery, there's only 2 cars I want! The Audi S8 and the Porsche 911 Turbo s convertible! Can't go wrong with niether one!

[@TheTransporter100]

Same here

[@Faas4life]

thx 4 the video - be it a older one - picking up a 15' S8 tomorrow - 70K miles, all audi performned by audi .....its a beast...

[@supersonicej]

Jeff Glucker grows up and turns into a stud. Well done sir. Impressive delivery and video production for this review.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Best reviews on youtube!!!!! Keep em up n keep em frequent

[@Gez492]

Dodge Hellcat! you have to be kidding right. This was about stealth supercar performance. S8 is built better, has better technology only needs 520HP to do the 0-62 in 3.5 seconds. Don't get me wrong I would have one but for very different reasons, only America can get away with this level of automotive vulgarity.

[@davidg4026]

The horsepower is waaay under rated by Audi. Motor Trend dynoed the 2013 S8 at 575 hp!

[@floeng1413]

Dodge Charger Hellcat .. can't believe that anyone even mentions this in one sentence with an s-class, a 7 series or an s8 !! :D :D I'm laughing my ass off right here ... :D

[@JeffGlucker]

You mean the 707-horsepower sedan that I compared to a group of sedans in a class that I made up...

[@danielgil5385]

Jeff Glucker I think he means, The most powerful and FASTEST sedan in the world.

[@floeng1413]

Jeff Glucker Well I really don't think that horsepower is all that matters in this segment.... These Vehicles are primarely about luxury and comfort, for serious businessman and people that want an hiqh quality item that they can be proud of. The Dodge ist a pretty decent car, but it really isn't a competitor for these type of cars. Much more comparable to a mid sized car like the M5 , E63 etc..

[@TheHooniverse]

Floeng The A8/standard 7/S550 might be about pure luxury... but the AMG/Alpina/S variants add in performance. Also, the Charger is much bigger than the M5 and E63. It's a full-size sedan, whereas the M5 and E63 are considered mid-size (crazy, but true)

[@aesho46]

The Hooniverse the M5, E63 weigh just as much as the charger so really you could compare to either if we are going by weight.

[@kraenk12]

Just discovered your channel. Great video and very nice guy with a good humour. Followed and keep up the good work!

[@BasimAyoub]

Great reviews because of legit comments on wheels and exhaust and future ownership, nice quips!!

[@SZ-ZS-]

Excellent review! First time to your channel, and I love it.

[@Ngo1ful]

I don't know it is that I'm working off of 4 hours of sleep and 11 hours of classes today, but I laughed so hard at the "blablawh" that I was literally rolling on the floor laughing.

[@NZsarge1]

I'd take this over the S63

[@TheEryk03]

Me too

[@1astrocytecell780]

You have no class

[@NZsarge1]

@@1astrocytecell780 What you think about what I like doesn’t matter.... at all.

[@1astrocytecell780]

@@NZsarge1 i wanted to crack a pun man my bad

[@NZsarge1]

@@1astrocytecell780 Ah, I see where you’re going with that now 😏

[@TheErikGG]

NO!! Are you comparing a Hellcat with Audi/Mercedes. That's like comparing apples with dog Poop.

[@fbhacent]

i know right? how fucking dogpoop is that hellcat haha :D

[@kingchooet9966]

+Foer Hoen this audi is nicer then an hellcat

[@danielgil5385]

To those saying the charger hellcat not in this class, could they please inform in which class it falls in to? The most powerful and fastes sedan in the planet that gets 22 mpg, which class is there for this car if not this one?

[@TheL0stMind]

This is such a refreshingly cool review.. nice one man. +1 subscriber @ the "I am not good at my job.." :D

[@8150shaf]

the Hellcat does not compete with this

[@LowMediax]

Another awesome review.

[@sonic4urmind722]

I'll subscribe just because you're a Merc fanboy but are able to recognize greatness elsewhere too. Oh and because of the Ronin reference too

[@sgawaran]

Love your sense of humor thanks for the info the S8 is badass!

[@EVeditsnshi]

YOU FORGOT THE PANAMERA... but god I love Audi... and this accout!

[@mobiuspenguin]

Jeff, I wish I could give this video two thumbs up for the retro gulf shirt. The say the gulf livery can make anything look better. It's true! Works for you! Haha nah just kidding, an excellent review as always. Your videos are the best to watch.

[@TheHooniverse]

Andrew Cathcart thanks!

[@And3rson1294]

Quality video as always Jeff!

[@cobra454tim]

Mr. Hooniverse, could you please tell me the intro music that you are playing? I like it! can't find it. Thanks Timthetoolman..

[@TheHooniverse]

cobra454tim we just use Royalty Free tracks we find in the KZbin Creator Studio - so I'm not 100% sure which song we used for this one unfortunately. Sorry - JG

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Scrumtrulescent lol nice Will Ferrell SNL reference.

[@TheHooniverse]

GT6SuzukaTimeTrials hehe

[@thegearheads6699]

Awesome review man, you give really entertaining commentary haha. What's the name of the song?

[@cobra454tim]

I have subscribed, due to the fact that you do car reviews much like Brian Cooley from Cnet on Cars... Thanks for making some "awesomeness" videos.

[@00Dusty]

Should of got the s8 plus, it’s such a beast at 605hp

[@MarkZeds]

Just picked one up in Dec'23. Had a stage 1 tune to the ecu and tcu. Getting at the crank 696 hp and 763 torque. Wheel it's 562 awhp and 615 torque.

[@TIElvis-od6dt]

I'm think you've helped me make my decision in purchasing a used '13, '14, or '15 S8. After watching your review my questions are 1) why make the changes you stated in the review (color match the mirrors w/ the body, take off badges, etc.)?; 2) would adding an Akrapovic exhaust be best? If so, could you recommend a shop in the DC, MD, VA area?; 3) are the wheels staggered? I am a professional and a gentleman and your description fits me perfectly: "the quiet assassin...a really finely tailored suit" @thehooniverse Awesome background music too!

[@TheHooniverse]

+T.I. Elvis I just like a more discreet appearance, so color matching the mirrors and removing badging helps with that. I personally like the Millitek exhaust for the S8. I don't know of any shops in those areas, sorry. An Audi forum could probably point you in the right direction though. I don't believe the S8 runs a staggered setup.

[@davidg4026]

@@TheHooniverse --> I've never understood why people remove badges... Makes the car look a little ghetto to me. Like they had to paint that panel and were too lazy to put the badge back on.

[@alexcazacu1]

What song is at 1:00 please answer

[@JoJoJoker]

Jeff, wouldn't you rather have an RS7? There is no way it can be THAT less cosseting than this.

[@TheHooniverse]

Joel deSanto Yes... the rS7 is ridiculous

[@PrinceCanonYT]

So um you're gonna put such an awesome beat on the video with no reference to it? C'mon…….we wanna know what beautiful sound that is

[@YoungDen]

Interested to see this versus a Hellcat Charger. Granted under powered but it has all wheel drive

[@CasaDeGomez]

Great job again!

[@sammyhtb]

where did you get that awesome gulf livery shirt might I ask?

[@JeffGlucker]

Guys last name is Hunziker I believe.. But I also like the ones from MP Speed Shop

[@sammyhtb]

awesome!! thanks

[@Accurize2]

thep1gtr The nearest Shell station of course

[@dlfrestoration]

I love this car

[@carlosjaros2486]

Cool review but sorry The Hellcat isn't in this class you know that...

[@JeffGlucker]

in the class that I made up called the league of extraordinary super sedans? That class? I'd say it's in there...

[@carlosjaros2486]

I see fair enough

[@MaliciousSRT]

Carlos Jaros What options is the Hellcat missing from the S8?

[@carlosjaros2486]

Its not about options really.Real luxury is in quality and refinement.Even if it wasn't the Hellcat would compete against cars like M5 or S6 not the big luxury Class.I like the Hellcat though.No hater here.

[@MaliciousSRT]

LOL @ Audi and quality in the same sentence. I love it when 14 year olds try to pretend like they know what they're talking about lol

[@Kylo_Ren_2033]

Which one would you prefer? S8 or A8L W12?

[@TheHooniverse]

+Stark Both are dope... but I like a bit more subtle speed, so I'm going S8 BUT with no badges and the side mirrors color matched to the paint. -JG

[@Tashyncho-Sapa-CEKTAHT]

The Hooniverse actually we don't care what you gonna do

[@pinchers1]

Can you even imagine 700+hp like i have in mine 😅😅 i love it

[@stefan24931]

what's the name of the song? good review btw

[@davidmills7046]

You are the Dodge Charger Hellcat of reviewers.

[@MichaelF1]

Brilliant video. Really coming up JG. Well done. Charger Hellcat=Luca Brasi Doesn't belong in the same class as the S8...The Charger Cat is like a roughneck with guns. Cullen Bohannon if you will,.

[@joeym7198]

i need the name of the song on 1:07

[@KLm912]

not one single image from the dashboard.....it sucks

[@rylanshort9108]

136 for s8 or 140 for rs7...id be going rs7 all day if i could lol

[@pizzapingvin]

I wonder if the cops pulled him over, towards the end of the video ( 8.20 ) you can see them start after him.

[@TheHooniverse]

pizzapingvin they did not.. they followed us for a bit, even made a u-turn as well... but eventually turned off.

[@bestman81]

The Hooniverse is it possible to drag race the S8 against S65 AMG and BMW 7series the top range please cos i believe the S8 will be faster than them two . Ive seen on one video where S8 did a drag race aganst S63 and S8 won easily

[@KonradKustosik]

Hellcat in the same sentence as S class, 7 series and S8? Man must be trippin. Maybe next to 5 series or S6 or E Class but the firmer 3 are on another altitude

[@a_cc4954]

Review the S3 next

[@iRecordOS]

5:55 you are describing the AUDI A8L

[@jody024]

such a classy and sexy car.....

[@reggier2343]

The hellcat charger is not a super sedan. Its a fast ass 4 door. A super sedan actually has pedigree and style.

[@TheHooniverse]

Reggie R2 Well, enjoy getting smoking by that fat ass while you enjoy your pedigree and style... -JG

[@reggier2343]

And I'm ok with that. A Nissan juke nismo is fast as shit. It will never be in the super category. Neither is any hellcat version. Just a fast ass car. Just like a corvette z06 can run with a Ferrari 458. But it will never be in the same class. And I'm not making the comparison to say cars in different classes suck. They don't. I'm just saying speed isn't everything.

[@PumpUPdaBase]

Buy it for half price three years later

[@TheHooniverse]

PumpUPdaBase truth

[@oreokid101v2]

Well here we are three years later, and I'm going to test drive a 2015 s8 this afternoon ;D Only $40K for an MSRP $120K car

[@riverstour]

@@oreokid101v2 I got mine for £35k 18k miles on it 2016, you'd be mad to buy new!

[@eldawg1325]

I'm am getting ready to do just that lol

[@Skambutisz]

At the moment in uk you can get it for 20000£ 2013 pre fl

[@96ej]

275's DAMN

[@Roberto7474001]

Who else notcied the copper pull out behind him in the end of the clip.. :D

[@hyperlogos]

HOW A MAN SHAVES: YOU DON'T. A MAN DOESN'T SHAVE If you want to listen to music in the car during a YT video, go to Jamendo and get something freely usable. I do like the incognito look. I have a '97 A8 Quattro, I debadged it. I'm blacking out the rings on the grille, too. This car weighs 800lb more than it does... You can swap a six speed manual trans into a D2 A8/S8 for around $2000. So if that's what you want, you should have that. You can get the base car under $15k, for a good one.

[@Tashyncho-Sapa-CEKTAHT]

it shifts faster and smoother than the shitty porshe pdk

[@58stoddart]

A Dodge?

[@suzukiyakudze2131]

i would take s line quatro over s class amg"s. if i had choice.

[@RMerritts66]

$132k? I think Audi is getting a bit ahead of themselves

[@korintusnara7563]

i bet he won't say the same if it a dodge on the front grill

[@TheHooniverse]

korintus nara lol wut? Didn't I just say how awesome the Hellcat is?

[@eleonik76]

+The Hooniverse Your argument for including the Hellcat in same group as Audi because of its power,leather and infotainment system is just nothing but loudly laughable. So in your mind any car with Napa,infotainment system and 500 hp can be in the same class with A8,7 series and S class... Thanks God the rest of the car manufacturers doesnt think the same way,otherwise we could see KIA and Hyundai,Mazda,Honda,Mitsubishi and even Suzuki coming out with 500 hp cars equipped with Napa and touch screens and 100 grand price tags. I am sure for you,Americans the hp defines the prize of the car and the more hp you get for your cash,the better the deal. That Hellcat is a sport sedan. The Audi is executive saloon with build quality way beyond Napa seats. Does the Hellcat have rear massage seats,or even front? Does it have V12 or V10 engine? Does it have 4WD? All it can do and what it was build to do is burnouts and drifts in average comfort. No more,no less. Perhaps you should convince the BMW and Mercedes engineers that they just dont need to make 5 series or S class,when 3 series with 500 hp and top equipment can compete with everything. Get over your patriotism and do a proper comparisons.

[@mc3films]

So fast.

[@IndependantMind168]

2016 S8 is now 605hp

[@Kylo_Ren_2033]

+J Santarsiero More than A8L W12!!!

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

85% of subscribers not old enough to shave

[@kennethmartin8124]

the bmw alpina b7 is better than the audi s8/ mercedes s63 amg

[@breakingcycles741]

Kenneth Martin Motor Trend picked the S8 over the Alpina B7.

[@kennethmartin8124]

Breaking Cycles that doesnt matter, alpina b7 is better

[@kingchooet9966]

+Kenneth Martin s8 plus is the best

[@kennethmartin8124]

/Chooêt\ ur right i drove the all new s8 plus in germany and that thing was awesome, beats the alpina b7

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Skip the BS...good stuff starts at 1:00

[@JeffGlucker]

Gotta pay the bills brah...

[@devenvbok6153]

Hello highway 133

[@sugarsaint]

Quality lol

[@seinsmeld13]

You start your review with razor blade talk. What I see in this review is a guy who needs a shave. Very surprising.

[@seinsmeld13]

You cover the mirrors et al. Really? This isn't the car for you then. Trim your beard!

[@TheHooniverse]

david dykeman because I'd paint the mirrors, this isn't the car for me? because of the color of the mirrors... the mirrors.