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AUDI S8 (D2)
4.2 V8 32V
340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
0-100 km/h 5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 340 hp360 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 410Nm302lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,172cc255cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,320kg5,115lb |
| Power-to-weight | 198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 629km391mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | AHC |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,034mm198in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,420mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,882mm113in |
| Front track | 1,587mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,579mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 525L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 340 hp 254 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 5.5 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.27 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,754 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
- AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 32V | 6,600 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,850 rpm |
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