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1996 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Audi

Model

S8

Generation

Audi S8 (D2)

Modification

4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1996, Sep

End of production

1998, Dec

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

340 hp (at 6600 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

20.8 l/100 km 11.31 US mpg
13.58 UK mpg

- Extra urban

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg

- Combined

14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Overall emissions

340 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.29

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AHC, AKH

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

340 hp (at 6600 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in

Piston Stroke

93 mm 3.66 in

Compression ratio

11.6

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 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

Turning diameter

12.3 m 40.35 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Tire size

- Front

245/45 R18

Wheel rims

8J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Max. weight

2320 kg 5114.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

525 l 18.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

2100 kg 4629.7 lbs

- 12%

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999