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Audi A8 S8

General information

ModelAudi A8 S8
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5204 ccm (317.55 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving13.4 litres/100 km (17.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5204 ccm (317.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power450.00 PS (331 kW or 444 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque541 Nm (55.2 kgf-m or 399.0 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.5 x 92.8 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2320 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (539.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1940 kg (4,277.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2540 kg (5,599.7 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5070 mm (199.6 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR100830
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions182.0 g/km
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