| General information |
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| Brand | Audi |
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| Model | S8 |
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| Generation | S8 (D2) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro |
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| Start of production | September, 1996 year |
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| End of production | December, 1998 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
20.8 l/100 km
11.31 US mpg13.58 UK mpg4.81 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg26.9 UK mpg9.52 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
14.3 l/100 km
16.45 US mpg19.75 UK mpg6.99 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 340 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.1 kg/Hp, 197.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.2 kg/Nm, 238.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 340 Hp @ 6600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 81.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
302.4 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | AHC, AKH |
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| Engine displacement |
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84.5 mm
3.33 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
93 mm
3.66 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.6 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11.0 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1720 kg
3791.95 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2320 kg
5114.72 lbs. |
| Max load |
600 kg
1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
525 l
18.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
100 kg
220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) |
2100 kg
4629.71 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1900 kg
4188.78 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
750 kg
1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5034 mm
198.19 in. |
| Width |
1880 mm
74.02 in. |
| Height |
1420 mm
55.91 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2882 mm
113.46 in. |
| Front track |
1587 mm
62.48 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1579 mm
62.17 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
12.3 m
40.35 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18 |
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