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Audi S8 Base (2000) price & specs
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Overview
The 2000 Audi S8 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi S8 is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $228,000 before on-road costs.
This Audi S8 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 265 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 430 Nm of torque (at 3400 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 90L fuel tank
The Audi S8 measures 1418mm (55.8 inches) in height, 5034mm (198.2 inches) in length, 1880mm (74.0 inches) in width with a 2880mm (113.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1825kg (4023.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The S8 Base comes standard with 245/45 R18 front tyres and 245/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
145.21 kW/t
92.35 kW/t
155.49 kW/t
Boot Space
525 litres
410 litres
525 litres
Price
$223,570 - $228,000
$122,450
$325,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,350 kg
2,260 kg
2,530 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
1,700 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
126 mm
126 mm
151 mm
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Dimensions
5,034 mm
1,880 mm
1,418 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,034 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm |
| Load Capacity | 525 mm |
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Explore Audi S8 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 4172
Compression Ratio: 11
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
Stroke Engine: 93
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
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
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 360
Maximum Power (kW): 265
Maximum Torque (Nm): 430
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
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
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 525
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 62.6
Front Track (mm): 1591
Overall Height (in): 55.8
Overall Height (mm): 1418
Overall Length (in): 198.2
Overall Length (mm): 5034
Overall Width (in): 74
Overall Width (mm): 1880
Rear Track (in): 62.2
Rear Track (mm): 1580
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.2
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12250
Wheelbase (in): 113.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2880
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 988
Rear Headroom (in): 38.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 971
Front Shoulder Room (in): 60.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1526
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2350
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5181
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1825
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4023
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Load Restraint
Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Adjustment Head Restraint: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Occupant Sensors: yes
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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