Hofele Design has readied power kits for both engines that will be available at the new A8's launch. The 4.2-liter V8 petrol gets a jump from 372hp and 445Nm to 400hp and 475 Nm, reducing the 0-100km/h sprint time from 5.7 seconds to 5.3 seconds.
The 4.2-liter V8 TDI diesel is bumped up from 350hp and 800Nm to 395hp and 880Nm, and now covers the 100km/h (62mph) mark in 5.2 seconds instead of the stock model's 5.5 seconds.
Also, fuel consumption remains unchanged over the factory models.
Other mods include:
- adjustable sport suspension electronic module that lowers the car's ride height between 40 and 80mm
- four-pipe exhaust system
- 6-caliper high-performance brakes
- body kit (front and rear bumpers, rocker panels, rear diffuser, new grille and a discreet boot lid spoiler)
- 20- or 22-inch alloy wheels
- 265/40 ZR20 or 265/30 ZR22 high-performance tires respectively
- various interior accessories such as a R8-style sport steering wheel with carbon-fiber inserts
