Audi S8 (1996) Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
All-wheel (AWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
250 / 340
Displacement (ccm)
4172
Fuel type
Super Plus
Fuel consumption
14,3 l/100 km

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GENERAL Audi S8 (1996)
Brand Audi
Range A8
Generation D2
Model series S8 (D2) (1996 - 1998)
Engine version S8
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type All-wheel (AWD)
Model launch date 06.1996
Model end date 11.1998
PERFORMANCE Audi S8 (1996)
Maximum power (kW) 250
Maximum power (HP) 340
Acceleration (s) 5,5
Top speed (km/h) 250
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Audi S8 (1996)
Fuel type Super Plus
Total consumption 14,3 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 80,0 l
Fuel consumption city 18,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 8,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 10,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 12,7 l/100 km
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 20,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 10,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 14,3 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category D3
CO2 emissions (NEFZ) 340 g/km
ENGINE Audi S8 (1996)
Torque 410
Number of gears 6
Installation position / engine type Front engine / V-engine
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 4
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4172
Power / torque 250 kW (340 HP) / 410 Nm
Power (KW) 250
Power (HP) 340
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4172 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 6600 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3500 RPM
TRANSMISSION Audi S8 (1996)
Drivetrain type All-wheel (AWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 6
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Audi S8 (1996)
Length (mm) 5034
Width (mm) 1880
Width including mirrors (mm) 1973
Height (mm) 1436
Wheelbase (mm) 2880
Turning circle (m) 12,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 525
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1730
Gross weight (kg) 2330
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 600
Vertical load capacity 95 kg
Roof load capacity 100 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 2300 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Audi S8 (1996)
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Series (included)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 245/45R18ZR
EQUIPMENT Audi S8 (1996)
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Series (included)
Airbag passenger Series (included)
Front side airbag Series (included)
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
Traction control Series (included)
Drive slip regulation EDS
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Series (included)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Window electric lifter (rear) Series (included)
Leather interior Series (included)
Rear headrests Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Series (included)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Audi S8 (1996)
Car warranty none
Paint warranty 3 years
Rust warranty 12 years as of mod. 98; 10 years as of mod. 88

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