Audi A8 D2 4.2 S8 4.2 V8 quattro Sedan
250 kW340 PS335 hp420 Nm1996–1999
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- Power
- 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp
- Torque
- 420 Nm 310 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
The Audi A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro produces 250 kW (340 PS) and 420 Nm of torque from a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. In the A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro, power goes to all four wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 7 petrol versions: 95% up on the entry 2.8 V6 (128 kW), 59 kW below the 6.0 L W12 quattro (309 kW). On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 s and tops out at 250 km/h.
What the figures favour in the A8 D2 4.2 S8 V8 quattro
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s
- Top speed of 250 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,200 cm³ 4.2 l · 256 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Generation | A8 D2 (1994–2002) |
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