S8 D2 specification

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:23 am

For anyone who may have been aroused by the "S8 D2 prices" thread, here is a quick reference to the car's key features.

Audi Space Frame aluminium body
Length : 5,034mm
Width : 1,880mm
Height : 1,418mm
Weight : 1,750kg (yes, lighter than a C5 RS6!)
Boot capacity : 525cc
Fuel tank : 90ltrs

Engine : 4,172cc, V8, 40 valve, 5 speed tiptronic gearbox
Max Power : 360bhp (265kW) @ 7,000rpm
Max Torque : 430Nm (317 ftlb) @ 3,400rpm
0-62mph : 6.6sec
Top speed : 155mph (limited)

Wheels : 18x8J Avus 6 spoke
Tyres : 245/45/18
Front brakes : 4 piston Brembos with 345x30 ventilated discs
Rear brakes : single piston caliper (as B5 S4/RS4) with 280x20 ventilated discs

Standard features include :-
All the acronyms : ABS, ASR, DSP, EBD, EDL, ESP
Acoustic parking system (front & rear)
Cruise control
Recaro sports front seats, fully electric & heated
Leather (or leather/alcantara combination) interior
quattro permanent 4 wheel drive
Satnav plus
Sports suspension
Sunroof (tilt & slide)
Twin pane glass

The above is based on the facelift model, and some of the standard features were options on the pre-facelift models, which had 340bhp.

With such a high basic spec, the options list is relatively short, including :-
BOSE sound system
CD changer
TV for satnav plus
Heated rear seats
Solar sunroof
Enhanced leather packs
Multi-function steering wheel
Sun blinds
Memory settings for front seats, mirrors, seatbelt height
Tyre pressure monitoring
Xenon Plus headlights
20x8.5J 9 spoke RS style wheels with 255/35/20 tyres

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:20 pm

Are you keeping an eye on the classifieds?

Expert Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 1017

Like I say, I had a 'Final Edition' S8 (2002) and I still really miss it. It was the best handling car I've ever driven in terms of feel and in terms of cornering speeds. I once went to a TSN meet and it easily stayed with a VX220, even around the twisty stuff. It soaks up bumps and imperfections really well but still has amazing handling.

I saw a totally mint one when I was very near MRC a short while back and I actually got jealous! The black ones do look the nuts mate. If I ever went for another, it'd be black.

I see yer interest on TSN!

You really are serious!

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:07 pm

What's TSN?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:12 pm

tyresmoke.net

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:31 pm

Aha, thanks Graham.