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Audi S8

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Audi S8

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in, 264.7 kW / 355.0 hp / 355.0 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 430.0 N·m / 317.2 lb·ft / 317.2 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 13.7 l/100km / 20.6 mpg-UK / 17.2 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AudiIssued from2002
ModelS8Issued until
SerieS8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAudi AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4250 l / 150.09 cu ft / 150.09 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 inTotal (curb) weight1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb
Width1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 inDry weight
Height1418 mm / 55.8 in / 55.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2884 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1587 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1578 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal 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 ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.2 kW / 21.7 hp / 21.7 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves40
Engine ManufacturerAudiValves per cylinder5
Engine constructionBore84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyBo Motronic ME 7.1Engine displacement4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity521.50 cm3/cylinder / 31.824 cu in/cylinder / 31.824 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power264.7 kW / 355.0 hp / 355.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque430.0 N·m / 317.2 lb·ft / 317.2 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)133.4 kW / 178.8 hp / 178.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output63.5 kW/l / 1.394 bhp/cu in / 1.394 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque103.1 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.00 s / 4.00 s / 4.00 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio205.2 kW/ton / 155.5 bhp/ton / 155.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)20.8 l/100km / 13.6 mpg-UK / 11.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mpg-UK / 24.2 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.7 l/100km / 20.6 mpg-UK / 17.2 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions329 g/km / 529 g/mi / 529 g/mi
  Range657 km / 408 mi / 408 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.3 m / 40.4 ft / 40.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent,4 Links, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Trapezoidal link, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8J x 18Wheels rear8J x 18
Tyres front245/40 ZR 18Tyres rear245/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Audi S8

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