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Audi S8

General information

ModelAudi S8
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 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 driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5204 ccm (317.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power456.00 PS (335 kW or 450 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque539.69 Nm (55.0 kgf-m or 398.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)
0-60 miles4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3931 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1160 kg (2,557.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2080 kg (4,585.6 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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

CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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