Interesting Facts About the Audi S8 D2
The Audi S8 D2 is the first‑generation high‑performance version of Audi's flagship luxury sedan. Produced from 1996 until 2003, it introduced a powerful V8 engine that set the tone for Audi's performance sedan lineage.
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Production Run and Market Debut
The first‑generation Audi S8 (D2) was built from 1996 through 2003. It reached the United Kingdom market two years later, arriving in 1997 after its initial launch.
Powerful 4.2‑Liter V8 Engine
The S8 D2 is equipped with a 4.2‑liter V8 engine delivering 340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp). This power output positioned the S8 as Audi's entry into the high‑performance luxury sedan segment.
Outlasting Its A8 Sibling
While production of the standard Audi A8 (D2) ended in 2002, the S8 continued to be manufactured for an additional year, with its final models rolling off the line in 2003.
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