I don’t think I’ll get many arguments when I say Audi has become one of the world’s premier luxury car producers. Cars like this super low mileage 2007 S8 Quattro feature an award winning combination of quality, sportiness and attractive design that ages gracefully and retains its value well beyond trade in time. Born from Lamborghini’s long history of world class performance, its 5.2 liter V10 engine is akin to a modern day muscle car. Benefitting from parent Volkswagen’s history of engineering and innovation, its all-aluminum chassis and pressurized air suspension offer first class ride and handling characteristics. And, as a product of Audi’s own technology driven focus, its interior is a packed with a five star level of comfort and convenience that you’d expect to find in a car twice its price. If you’re in the market for a low mileage, executive level sports sedan that’s virtually perfect in every way, this 2007 S8 Quattro is your car!

Despite being five years old, this 2007 Audi S8 looks like it was purchased just a few months ago and feels like a brand new car in every way. Audi’s dedication to high quality and high style is evident on every square inch of the car’s body, and its super glossy coat of Quartz Gray Metallic provides a modern, tailored appearance which just oozes top tier luxury. The car’s finish is the same stuff that covers the brand’s $150,000 R8 super car, and as a result, it’s deep, rich, and virtually blemish-free. Its doors open and close like a proverbial bank vault. And its sporty shape does an excellent job of translating its relatively large proportions into a buckled down, agile mid-size performance car appearance. There are no glaring chips on its nose, no road rash behind its wheel wells; and despite its 38,218 miles, the car presents as showroom fresh, with very little evidence of road time at all.

In 2005, Audi began re-engineering its entire portfolio to comply with pending European pedestrian safety standards. And the clean and elegant lines on this 2007 S8 are proof that increased government regulation can sometimes produce some of the best looking designs on the road. At the front of the car, Audi’s signature S model single frame, vertical strut grille is centered between adaptive Xenon HID and LED headlights and two wide-set, aggressively sculpted fog lights. Inside that grille, a left-aligned “S8” emblem perfectly complements a large Audi emblem which represents the four marques of Auto Union; and at the sides of that grille, integrated headlight washers ride above small amber marker lights. Behind those marker lights, chrome trimmed door moldings combine the shape of the car’s sculpted rocker panels with the class of its chrome trimmed door handles and subtle “V10” fender emblems. And like-new glass, sits between a tinted sunroof, satin finished window trim and classy satin finished rearview mirrors. At the back of the car, familiar Audi tail lights hang between an S model exclusive decklid, a second chrome Audi emblem and a second left-aligned “S8” emblem. And a sculpted, chrome trimmed bumper hangs over spotless quad outlet chrome exhaust tips. Audi has long been revered for their excellent combination of executive luxury and autobahn performance; and this S8, with its excellent proportions and high level of detail is a poster child for why that design focus has been, and continues to be so successful.

Originally developed for Lamborghini, the 5.2 liter V10 under this car’s long gray hood is one of the smoothest and most technologically advanced powertrains ever put into a production automobile. Audi’s version of the engine utilizes an aluminum block, quad cam aluminum heads, a magnesium alloy intake manifold, alloy throttle bodies, fuel stratified injection, Bosch Motronic ignition, a die-forged steel crank and a dry sump lubrication system to turn killer 12.5 to 1 compression into 444 horsepower and 398 lb./ft. of torque. Driving all four wheels via Audi’s famous Quattro all-wheel drive system, this big engine was built for people who want the ultimate combination of hair raising performance, world class luxury and living room style comfort. The result is a car which is amazingly quick off the line and pulls well all the way up to its electronically limited 155 MPH top speed all the while coddling its passengers in a first class travel experience. Forget low horsepower, old school British slugs with their clattering exhaust notes that sound like the muffler is full of marbles; this is a highly sophisticated engine which brings no handicaps to the table and performs with the tenacity of a thoroughbred exotic. And with its super low mileage and excellent maintenance, this awesome V10 has a long, healthy life ahead of it!

This Audi isn’t just about going fast in a straight line, either. Underneath the car you’ll find Audi’s familiar all-aluminum monocoque space frame which is bolted to a multi-link suspension that has been equipped with firmer, S8 specific air struts. Behind the engine, a ZF 6HP Tiptronic Dynamic Shift 6-speed automatic transmission is connected to a Torsen dynamic center differential which transfers power to front and rear hypoid axles to form the basis for Audi’s familiar Quattro all-wheel drive system. And that all-wheel drive system is aided at the starting line by a 3.31 final drive ratio; in the turns by Servotronic variable assist power steering; and in traffic by four wheel disc brakes which utilizes dual piston front and single piston rear calipers to clamp giant, radially ventilated rotors. Naturally, this S8 comes with a full array of software which makes even the novice driver feel like a pro. The brakes are aided by a standard anti-lock system, electronic brake assist and electronic brake distribution. And the suspension is augmented by a full electronic stability protection system which includes both an electronic differential lock and anti-slip regulation. At the corners, 20 inch motorsports inspired wheels offer a visual complement to the S8’s super slick body. And year-round performance is enhanced with z-rated 265/35 Pirelli P-Zero radials, which show only light wear. This Audi was built to deliver agile handling and a taut European ride that is better than anything this side of a Nurburgring track car. And when you take one spin behind the wheel, you’ll say two words: mission accomplished!

Open the car’s solid doors and you’ll find a leather-lined cocoon of luxury which is both upscale and loaded with options. At the center of the car two tone leather rear buckets feature power adjustment and two-tone leather front buckets feature both heat and power adjustment. At the front of the car, a leather topped dash hangs white needled gauges and an attractive combination of carbon fiber and aluminum trim over a leather wrapped center console which features a metal trimmed shifter and buttons for the car’s dual zone climate control. At the bottom of the seats, like-new gray carpet is protected by color keyed floor mats. Above the seats, you’ll be pleased to discover a positively massive glass sunroof which is bordered by a high quality gray headliner. And at the sides of the seats, fantastic looking tri-tone leather door panels mix more attractive carbon fiber and aluminum trim with slick speakers for the car’s 1000 watt, 14 channel ICEpower Bang and Olufson sound system. In front of the driver a leather wrapped, “S8” branded three spoke steering wheel hangs redundant audio controls in front of small aluminum paddle shifters. Behind the cockpit, and assortment of Bang and Olufson speakers hang over an expansive carpeted cargo area. And of course, everything from the rearview mirror to the spare tire cover is in outstanding condition and displays almost no discernible wear.

Included with the sale of this slick Audi flagship is a set of original books and manuals.

In short, this S8 Quattro is an awful lot of car for the money. And with only 38,218 gently used miles, it still feels as solid as the day it rolled out of the showroom. For people who appreciate the very best of luxury, performance and technology, the S8 is a home run. And this 2007 S8, with its low mileage, vast array of options and asking price that is roughly half of what it cost new, is a grand slam!