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Audi S8 D2

Headline trim: 4.2 V8 quattro — 355 bhp, 0-62 in 5.6s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
355 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$6,400-$23,000

Strengths

  • Aluminium body — light
  • Transporter film fame
  • Sleeper saloon

Weaknesses

  • Aluminium body specialist repair only
  • Heavy thirst
  • Cabin shows its age

Notable tech

  • D2 platform — aluminium space frame
  • 4.2 V8
  • Quattro Torsen
  • Tiptronic 5AT or 6MT

Common issues

  • 4.2 V8 chain front-mounted
  • Aluminium body repair
  • Air suspension wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across D2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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4.2 V8 quattro
BHP355
Torque420 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT