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Audi S8 Automatic

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.50 mm × 93.00 mm 3.33 in × 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.2 litre 4172 cc (254.591 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.60:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic M5.4.1 MPFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.90 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 23.2/10.1/14.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 358.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 191.43 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1235 kPa (179.1 psi)
Specific torque 98.27 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 521.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2882 mm
wheelbase 113.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5034 mm
Length (inches) 198.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1880 mm
Width (inches) 74 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1750 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3858 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.25 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.30 m
Tyres 245/45 ZR 18
Wheels 8J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 35.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Audi S8 Automatic PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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