Audi S8 Base (2000) price & specs
Base
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 $224,000 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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Dimensions
| 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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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Cc: 4172
Engine Compression Ratio: 11
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 4.2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Stroke: 93
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 360
Power Maximum Power Kw: 265
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 430
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 525
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1591
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1418
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 198.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5034
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1880
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 40.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12250
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 113.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2880
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 988
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 971
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 60.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1526
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 59.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1500
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Blind Side Location: Side
Blind Side Type: Manual
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Chrome
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Chrome
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2350
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5181
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1825
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4023
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Driver Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Airbag Rear Occupant Sensors: yes
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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