A masterpiece of understatement and elegance, the S8 is free of the extraneous detail upon which BMW, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz rely to hide errors of proportion or add visual excitement and character. As such, the Audi dazzles with its minimalist aesthetic. The only flash on the outside of this car is the rolling stock: gorgeous 20-inch multi-spoke wheels. Though not quite as simple inside, what with all the glitzy carbon fiber trim and our test car’s gratuitous two-tone leather seats, the S8’s cabin nevertheless exudes sophistication and class.