Audi S8 D3 5.2 FSI V10 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Audi S8:

The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
The Audi S8 was produced from 1996 to 2003. It is powered by a 4. 2 liter V8 with 340 PS , allowing it to accelerate from 0–60 mph in 6. 2 seconds. It has a curb weight of 1,730 kg. In 1999, the car was updated with a power increase to 369 PS , which brought the 0–60 mph acceleration down to 5. 6 seconds. Top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph. It has a curb weight of 1,845 kg. An Audi S8 was chosen as the car of the protagonists of the film Ronin....(Read more on Wikipedia)

D3 Overview:

Audi S8 (D3). With 540 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1940 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.1 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

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