The Beautiful S8 - The Best German Luxury Car
When you think of the “Audi S8″ what will usually come to mind for Audi enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The S8 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Audi line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2002 model is no exception. The Audi S8 falls into the sedan for the family category. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Audi S8 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the S8 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 4.2 liter engine by Audi, weighing in at 8 cylinders and fourty valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.
The fuel system for the 2002 S8 is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 23.80-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The S8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
S8 Base Statistics
The S8 is 198.20 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 55.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 113.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $72,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $64,870. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000 miles/48 months), and a 50,000 mile, 48 month guarantee also comes with the Audi S8.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 S8 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 2002 model year was telling year for the Audi S8. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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