Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Technical specifications and fuel economy
Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro has a combined fuel consumption of 14.3 l/100 km | 16.4 mpg US | 19.8 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 20.8 l/100 km | 11.3 mpg US | 13.6 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.
Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Technical information
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro General information | |
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| Brand : | Audi |
| Model : | S8 |
| Generation : | S8 (D2) |
| Engine / modification : | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro |
| Production start : | 1996 year |
| Production end : | 1999 year |
| Coupe type : | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors : | 4 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 20.8 l/100 km | 11.3 mpg US | 13.6 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 14.3 l/100 km | 16.4 mpg US | 19.8 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume : | 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons |
| CO2 emissions : | 340 g/km |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Performance | |
| Power : | 340 hp | 250 kW |
| Max power in : | 6600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 5.5 sec |
| Torque : | 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 7.5 l |
| Coolant : | 11.0 l |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 11.6 |
| Piston Stroke : | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 84.5 mm |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 6 |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Chassis | |
| Length : | 5034 mm | 198.2 in |
| Width : | 1880 mm | 74.0 in |
| Height : | 1420 mm | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2882 mm | 113.5 in |
| Front track : | 1587 mm | 62.5 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1579 mm | 62.2 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 525 l |
| Front suspension : | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension : | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight : | 2320 kg | 5115 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight : | 1720 kg | 3792 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load : | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) : | 2100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : | 1900 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes : | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download : | 75 kg |
| Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size : | 8J x 18 |