Audi S8   (D2)
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Key specs

Audi S8 Sedan 1996, 1999

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?14.3 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?340 g/km CO2
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
How much power?340 Hp, 410 Nm
What is the engine size?4.2 l
4172 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?5034 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1880 mm
What is the curb weigh?1720 kg
What is the gross weigh?2320 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?525 l
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1996-1999 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Specs 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

General information
Brand Audi
Model S8
Generation S8 (D2)
Modification (Engine) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 20.8 l/100 km 11.31 US mpg
13.58 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 340 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.5 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio5.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre 81.5 Hp/l
Torque 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4172 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore84.5 mm
Piston Stroke93 mm
Compression ratio11.6
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1720 kg
Max. weight 2320 kg
Max load 600 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 525 l
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 5034 mm
Width 1880 mm
Height 1420 mm
Wheelbase 2882 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.3 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Independent on trapezoidal lever
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R18
Wheel rims size 8J x 18