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1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro

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Key specs

Audi S8 Sedan 1996, 1997, 1998

What is the body type, Audi S8 (D2)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?14.3 l/100 km
16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg
6.99 km/l
How ECO is the car, Audi S8 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?340 g/km CO2
Euro 2
How fast is the car, 1996 S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
How much power, Audi S8 Sedan 1996 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?340 Hp, 410 Nm
302.4 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Audi S8 Sedan 1996 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?4.2 l
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Audi 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?5034 mm
198.19 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?1880 mm
74.02 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?2320 kg
5114.72 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Audi S8 Sedan?525 l
18.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro?6, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandAudi
Model S8
Generation S8 (D2)
Modification (Engine) 4.2 V8 32V (340 Hp) quattro
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 20.8 l/100 km 11.31 US mpg
13.58 UK mpg
4.81 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg
6.99 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)340 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.2 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 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. 302.4 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
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
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent on trapezoidal lever, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R18
Wheel rims size8J x 18