Compare: Audi S8 1996 Sedan 340 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Model

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

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

340 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Power per litre

81.5 Hp/l

Torque

410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AHC

Engine displacement

4172 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

93 mm

Compression ratio

11.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Max. weight

2320 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

5034 mm

Width

1880 mm

Width including mirrors

1973 mm

Height

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2882 mm

Front track

1587 mm

Rear (Back) track

1579 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m

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