Smooth Operator: Motorists look to be pampered, stoked in 2013 Audi sports sedan with lightning pickup

  • Saturday, December 15th, 2012
    The S8 sports sedan has a roomy driver and front passenger area. The model’s estimated price, according to McDaniels Audi, is $130,000, which due to extras is close to 20 percent above the base price. (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    The S8 sports sedan has a roomy driver and front passenger area. The model’s estimated price, according to McDaniels Audi, is $130,000, which due to extras is close to 20 percent above the base price. (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    A pop-up screen on the center console showcases the luxury car’s audio controls, navigation system and a front and rear camera, among other perks.( Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    A pop-up screen on the center console showcases the luxury car’s audio controls, navigation system and a front and rear camera, among other perks.( Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    A throwback analog clock is on the center console in the new Audi S8 (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    A throwback analog clock is on the center console in the new Audi S8 (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    Knobs and button control everything from the Google map search to adjusting the steering and suspension in comfort or dynamic mode (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    Knobs and button control everything from the Google map search to adjusting the steering and suspension in comfort or dynamic mode (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    A tweeter in the dashboard corner lifts up or folds down automatically depending on whether the audio system is on or off (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    A tweeter in the dashboard corner lifts up or folds down automatically depending on whether the audio system is on or off (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    The Audi S8 sports five cameras including rear and front views and an overhead perspective on a split screen (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    The Audi S8 sports five cameras including rear and front views and an overhead perspective on a split screen (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    Controls in the back seat include climate adjustments and the entertainment system. There are also two cupholders (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    Controls in the back seat include climate adjustments and the entertainment system. There are also two cupholders (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    The familiar four-ring Audi emblem is prominent on the front grille (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    The familiar four-ring Audi emblem is prominent on the front grille (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    DVRs are connected to the headrests for rear viewing of movies and TV shows as well as streaming video (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    DVRs are connected to the headrests for rear viewing of movies and TV shows as well as streaming video (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo

    The S8, one of Audi’s longest sedans, has an ample-sized trunk that opens up electronically (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012).

    The S8, one of Audi’s longest sedans, has an ample-sized trunk that opens up electronically (Leroy Burnell/postandcourier.com/12/5/2012). Buy this photo