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Audi S8 4.2L V8 6MT AWD (340 HP)

Audi S8 · 1996 - 1999 · Petrol

The Audi S8 4.2L V8 6MT AWD (340 HP) produces 340 hp and 410 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.7 l/100 km, equal to 325 g CO2 per km.

Power
340 hp
Torque
410 Nm
0–100
5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 340 hp
Power (kW) 250 kW
Torque 410 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.5 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.7 l/100 km
City consumption 20.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 325 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,034 mm
Width 1,880 mm
Height 1,417 mm
Wheelbase 2,883 mm
Cargo volume 521 l
Unladen weight 1,730 kg
Gross weight limit 2,330 kg
Tyre size 245/40 Wr18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi S8 4.2L V8 6MT AWD (340 HP) compared with 3,418 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 340 hp 145 hp
better than 97%
Torque 410 Nm 221 Nm
better than 95%
Top speed 250 km/h 196 km/h
better than 95%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.5 s 11.3 s
better than 97%
Combined consumption 13.7 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 4%
CO2 emissions 325 g/km 207 g/km
better than 4%
Cargo volume 521 l 455 l
better than 83%
Unladen weight 1,730 kg 1,333 kg
better than 8%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi S8

Trims and engine versions — Audi S8
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.2L V8 quattra 6MT AWD (360 HP) Petrol 360 hp 430 Nm 5.5 s 250 km/h 13.7 l/100 km 329 g/km