Specifications: Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V (360 Hp) quattro tiptronic 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V (360 Hp) quattro tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model S8
Generation S8 (D2)
Modification (Engine) 4.2 V8 40V (360 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 21.7 l/100 km
10.8 US mpg
13 UK mpg
4.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 13.9 l/100 km
16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 334 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.3 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 4.9 kg/Hp, 205.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.1 kg/Nm, 245.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 360 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre 86.3 Hp/l
Torque 430 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
317.15 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AVP
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 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
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
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Coolant 11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1750 kg
3858.09 lbs.
Max. weight 2350 kg
5180.86 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%) 2300 kg
5070.63 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2300 kg
5070.63 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 95 kg
209.44 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 5034 mm
198.19 in.
Width 1880 mm
74.02 in.
Height 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Wheelbase 2880 mm
113.39 in.
Front track 1591 mm
62.64 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Front overhang 1018 mm
40.08 in.
Rear overhang 1136 mm
44.72 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 (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission tiptronic
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent on trapezoidal lever, Transverse stabilizer
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
Tires size 245/45 R18
Wheel rims size 8J x 18

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