(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S8 4.2 V8 (340 HP) | Issued until | 1999 |
| Serie | S8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | D2 | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | D2 | Number of doors | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1720 kg / 3792 lb / 3792 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1587 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1579 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 250.0 kW / 339.9 hp / 339.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 410.0 Nm / 302.4 lbft / 302.4 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/45 R18 | Tyres rear | 245/45 R18 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi S8 4.2 V8 (340 HP)
