Audi A8 D2 4.2 S8 4.2 V8 quattro Sedan
265 kW360 PS355 hp430 Nm1999–2002
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- Power
- 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp
- Torque
- 430 Nm 317 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Under the bonnet of the Audi A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro (360 PS) sedan sits a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 265 kW (360 PS) and 430 Nm of torque. In the A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro (360 PS), power goes to all four wheels.
Against the entry 2.8 V6 (128 kW), the A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro (360 PS) gains 107% in power; the 6.0 L W12 quattro (309 kW), strongest of the 7, has 44 kW more. The A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro (360 PS) is also the quickest to 100 km/h (5.4 s). In figures, it tops out at 250 km/h.
The A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro (360 PS) in numbers: strong points
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the A8 D2 range: 5.4 s
- Top speed of 250 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,200 cm³ 4.2 l · 256 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1999–2002 |
| Generation | A8 D2 (1994–2002) |
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