Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Audi » Audi S8

Audi S8

General information

ModelAudi S8
Year1999
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving20.8 litres/100 km (11.31 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.7 litres/100 km (17.17 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque331 Nm (33.8 kgf-m or 244.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.4 seconds
0-50 miles4.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1965 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1730 kg (3,814.0 pounds)
Overall length5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions329.0 g/km
Light a Candle