Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro 1996

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro

Start of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1998 year

Engine

Power

340 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Power per litre

81.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

11.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

410 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

4172

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

93 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

11 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1579 mm

Width

1880 mm

Height

1420 mm

Length

5034 mm

Front track

1587 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

3 m

Wheelbase

2882 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

340 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.1 kg/Hp, 197.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 238.4 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.3 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

600 kg

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Max. weight

2320 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Independent on trapezoidal lever

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

Wheel rims size

8J x 18

Tires size

245/45 R18

Audi S8 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro