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(1996 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in, 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | S8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1720 kg / 3792 lb / 3792 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1587 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1579 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.29 | Frontal area (A) | 2.25 m2 / 24.2 sq ft / 24.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.65 m2 / 7.0 sq ft / 7.0 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.2 kW / 21.7 hp / 21.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch Motronic M5.4.1 MPFi | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 521.50 cm3/cylinder / 31.824 cu in/cylinder / 31.824 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.6 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | at |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 142.9 kW / 191.7 hp / 191.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | other | Specific output | |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 98.3 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 194.8 kW/ton / 147.6 bhp/ton / 147.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 s | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 340 g/km / 547 g/mi / 547 g/mi | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Trapezoidal link, Transverse leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 | Wheels rear | 8J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 245/45 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 245/45 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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