S8 specifications
| Engine Specifications |
| Arrangement |
Front mounted, longitudinal
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| Bore |
3.33 in.
[84.5 mm]
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| Stroke |
3.51 in
[89.5 mm]
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| Type |
4.0-liter Turbocharged DOHC V8 gasoline engine with Audi FSI® direct injection
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| Displacement |
4.0 liter
[243.6 cu in,
3991 cc]
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| Fuel Requirement |
Premium unleaded
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| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1
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| Horsepower |
520 hp @ 6000 rpm
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| Torque |
481 lb-ft. @ 5500 rpm
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| Performance |
| 0-60 mph |
3.9 sec.
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| Top track speed |
130 mph
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| Fuel Economy |
| City |
15 mpg
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| Highway |
26 mpg
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| Combined |
19 mpg
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| Capacities |
| Engine Oil |
8.7 qt.
[8.3 liter]
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| Fuel Tank |
23.8 gal.
[90 liter]
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| Cooling System |
12.2 qt.
[11.5 liter]
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| Electrical System |
| Battery |
12 volts
[92 amp]
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| Alternator |
14 volts
[190 amp]
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| Exterior Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
117.8 in.
[2992 mm]
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| Overall Length |
202.2 in.
[5137 mm]
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| Height (unloaded) |
57.5 in.
[1459 mm]
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| Front Track |
64.7 in.
[1644 mm]
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| Rear Track |
64.4 in.
[1635 mm]
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| Overall Width (including mirrors) |
83.1 in.
[2111 mm]
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| Drag Coefficient |
Cw= 0.26
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| Curb Weight |
4641 lbs.
[2105 kg]
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| Interior Dimensions |
| EPA Class |
Mid-size
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| Seating Capacity |
5
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| Luggage Capacity (EPA) |
13.2 cu ft.
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| Front Head Room |
37.2 in.
[944 mm]
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| Rear Head Room |
38.1 in.
[967 mm]
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| Front Shoulder Room |
59.1 in.
[1501 mm]
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| Rear Shoulder Room |
57.8 in.
[1468 mm]
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| Front Leg Room |
41.4 in.
[1051 mm]
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| Rear Leg Room |
38.7 in.
[983 mm]
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| Steering |
| Ratio |
15.1:1
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| Turning Circle (curb-to-curb) |
40.4 ft.
[12.2 m]
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| Type |
Hydraulic, vehicle speed sensitive power rack and pinion
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| Body |
| Material |
Audi Space Frame (ASF®) construction (aluminum alloy) with aluminum alloy body panels
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| Corrosion Protection |
Multi-step anti-corrosion
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| Drivetrain |
| Transmission |
Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with Audi quattro® all-wheel drive
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| Front Differential |
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
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| Center Differential |
Torque sensing
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| Rear Differential |
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
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Gear Ratios: 1st
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4.714
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2nd
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3.143
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3rd
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2.106
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4th
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1.667
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5th
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1.285
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6th
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1.000
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7th
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0.839
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8th
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0.667
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Reverse
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3.317
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Final Drive
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3.204
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| Suspension |
| Front |
Five-link, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers with anti-roll bar
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| Rear |
Trapezoidal-link, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers with anti-roll bar
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| Wheels |
| Type |
21" 5-triple-spoke-design alloy wheels with summer tires
[Standard]
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| Type |
21" 5-arm-Rotor spoke design Titanium finish with summer performance tires
[Optional]
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| Type |
21" 5-arm-Rotor-spoke design alloy wheels with summer tires
[Optional]
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| Brakes |
| System |
Dual circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control (ASR); tandem brake booster
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| Front, Size, and Type |
15.7 in.
[400 mm]
Ventilated disc
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| Rear, Size and Type |
14.0 in.
[356 mm]
Ventilated disc
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| Parking Brake |
Electromechanically actuated at rear wheels, with drive-off feature
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| Warranty/Maintenance |
| Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty |
The first scheduled maintenance service at 5,000 miles or twelve months, whichever comes first, free of charge
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Four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty
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Twelve-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
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Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years
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