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Audi S8 Tiptronic

General information

ModelAudi S8 Tiptronic
Year1999
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4170 ccm (254.45 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving21.7 litres/100 km (10.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.9 litres/100 km (16.92 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4170 ccm (254.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
0-50 miles4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1429 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4990 litres (1,318 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1750 kg (3,858.1 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

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions334.0 g/km
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