Just a few weeks ago, we let you know that Audi had scrapped its inefficient 4.2-liter V-8 engine in favor of a boosted V-6, but that there may be a new V-8 in the making. Well, that "may be" just became a certainty, as Audi has just announced that a new V-8 is coming to the A8.

This new V-8 is actually one that is already on Audi's shelves: It is the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 used in the S6 and S7 models. This puppy will pump out a healthy 420 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque and turn the new top-level A8->ke1089 into the A8 4.0T.

The A8 4.0T is slated to debut in the 2013 model year and it'll carry with it an $81,795 base price tag and an $88,095 price tag for the A8L 4.0T, which is the long wheelbase model. The pricing points give the 8 4.0T a nice slot right between the base A8 3.0T and the flagship S8->ke1900 model.

We are sure there is tons more information to come from Audi->ke14, as it works its way closer to competing with BMW->ke178 and Mercedes->ke187 more effectively. The addition of turbo to the A8 line will certainly help speed along that process.

We'll keep you updated if any more information becomes available.

2013 Audi A8 4.0T

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Audi A8 4.0T
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 420
  • Transmission: 406
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