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Specs of Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro /Sedan 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Audi S8 (D2)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
14.3 l/100 km
16.4 US mpg
19.8 UK mpg
7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi S8 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
340 g/km CO2
Euro 2
How fast is 1996 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
What is the power output of Audi S8 Sedan 1996 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
340 Hp, 410 Nm
302 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi S8 Sedan 1996 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
4.2 l
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Audi 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Audi S8 (D2) Sedan 1996 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?
5034 mm
198.19 in.
What is the width of 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?
1880 mm
74.02 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
2320 kg
5115 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?
525 l
18.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?
6, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Audi
Model
S8
Generation
S8 (D2)
Modification (Engine)
4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
20.8 l/100 km 11.3 US mpg
13.6 UK mpg
4.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
14.3 l/100 km 16.4 US mpg
19.8 UK mpg
7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
340 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio
5.1 kg/Hp, 197.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.2 kg/Nm, 238.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre
81.5 Hp/l
Torque
410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 302 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AHC
Engine displacement
4172 cm3 254.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Piston Stroke
93 mm 3.66 in.
Compression ratio
11.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max. weight
2320 kg 5115 lbs.
Max load
600 kg 1323 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
525 l 18.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1900 kg 4189 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
5034 mm 198.19 in.
Width
1880 mm 74.02 in.
Width including mirrors
1973 mm 77.68 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
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.3 m 40.35 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent, on trapezoidal arms, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
245/45 R18
Wheel rim size
8J x 18