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    Audi S8

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Audi S8
    Showing 3 Configurations
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Not Available
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4172
    Compression Ratio: 11.6
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 93
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4172
    Compression Ratio: 11.6
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 93
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4172
    Compression Ratio: 11.6
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.2
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 93
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Capacity (L): 90
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Capacity (L): 90
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
    Maximum Power (kW): 250
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 302
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 410
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
    Maximum Power (kW): 250
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 302
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 410
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
    Maximum Power (kW): 250
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 410
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
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