Audi gallery: S is for seri-aas

The S7 has a grey diffuser with aluminium trim and four chrome-tipped tailpipes.

The S7 has a grey diffuser with aluminium trim and four chrome-tipped tailpipes.

Chromed horizontal double bars make the single-frame grille special.

Two-ton S8 goes from 0-100 in just 4.2 seconds, top speed is electronically capped at 250km/h.

The S version of the five-door coupe uses a detuned, 309kW/550Nm version of the new four-litre V8.

S8 runs on 20-inch rims and 265/40 rubber, stops courtesy of 400mm ventilated discs with special, black-painted callipers emblazoned with the S8 logo.

Sport-tuned adaptive air suspension with variable damping lowers the body by 10mm compared to the A6.

The S6 sedan has a spoiler on the bootlid, while that of the Avant is on the roof.

The S8 will share its all-new, four-litre TFSI V8 with future Bentley models.