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Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Audi
Model

S8
Generation

S8 (D2)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro

Power

340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

340 g/km

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

20.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre
81.5 Hp/l
Torque
410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4172 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1720 kg

Max weight (kg)

2320 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

525 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5034 mm

Width (mm)

1880 mm

Height (mm)

1420 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2882 mm

Front track (mm)

1587 mm

Rear track (mm)

1579 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.3 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Multi-link suspension

Rear suspension system

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

245/45 R18

Rear tires size

245/45 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18

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