{"id":4918,"date":"1996-01-03T03:17:00","date_gmt":"1996-01-03T03:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2026-01-03T04:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T04:12:58","slug":"audi-s8-eu-%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%ba-d2-type-4d-1996-1998","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/1996\/01\/03\/audi-s8-eu-%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%ba-d2-type-4d-1996-1998\/","title":{"rendered":"Audi S8 \u2013 EU \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa (D2 \/ type 4D, 1996-1998)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Audi Modern Era <\/mark><\/strong><\/a>\/Audi S8<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODEL DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What: <\/strong>Audi S8<\/a>
Era:<\/strong> Audi modern era<\/a>
Model Family:<\/strong> S8<\/a>
Market \/ Zone(s): <\/strong>EU<\/a>, UK<\/a>
Model Years:<\/strong> 1996<\/a>, 1997<\/a>, 1998<\/a>
Production Span:<\/strong> 1996-1998
Number Produced:<\/strong> 
Model \/ Generation Code(s):<\/strong> type 4d<\/a>
Chassis \/ Matrix:<\/strong> D2<\/a>, ASF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TECHNICAL DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body Style(s):<\/strong> Sedan
Drivetrain Configuration:<\/strong> longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive
Engine(s):<\/strong> 4.2-liter, 4,172 cc AHK\/AKH  V8
Power:<\/strong> 250 kW, 340 PS, 355 hp
Torque: <\/strong>
Transmission(s):<\/strong> 6-speed manual (standard), 5-speed Tiptronic (optional)
All-Wheel Drive Type:<\/strong> quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential, standard rear axle differential
Steering: <\/strong>variable-ratio steering system, specifically the speed-sensitive “servotronic” power assisted steering
Steering Ratio: <\/strong>15.9
Wheelbase: <\/strong>2,880 mm
Length:<\/strong> 5,034 mm
Width:<\/strong> 1,880 mm
Height:<\/strong> 1,18 mm
Curb Weight:<\/strong> 1,730 kg (3,814 lbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acceleration (0-62 mph (0-100 km\/h): <\/strong>6.2 seconds
Top Speed:<\/strong> 250 km\/h, 155.3 mph (governed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTHER DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predecessor:<\/strong> Audi V8 (D1)
Successor:<\/strong> Audi S8 (D2)
Platform Mates:<\/strong> Audi A8
Concept Cars:<\/strong> ASF Concept, A8 Coup\u00e9
Assembly Location(s): <\/strong>Audi AG Neckarsulm
Designer(s):<\/strong> Chris Bird; Dirk van Braeckel
Motorsport<\/strong> Homologations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEEL \/ TIRE DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheel Size(s):<\/strong> 8J x 17 standard, 8J x 18 optional
Tire Size(s): <\/strong>245 50 17 standard, 225 50 18 optional
Bolt Pattern:<\/strong> 5×112
Offset:<\/strong> ET43 (17-inch wheel), ET48 (18-inch wheel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DERIVATIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n