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Audi A8 wheel fitment — D2

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1994–2002
Audi A8 wheel fitment at a glance — The Audi A8 D2 (1994–2002) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–9.5J wheels at ET15–ET50.

Overview

The Audi A8 D2 is the first generation of Audi's full-size luxury sedan, manufactured from June 1994 to August 2002. It was developed on the Volkswagen Group D2 platform and introduced as a competitor to Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. The car featured an innovative aluminum chassis known as the Audi Space Frame (ASF), which made it significantly lighter than its steel-bodied predecessors. Available in both short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) versions, the A8 D2 was offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including V6, V8, and W12 configurations. The S8 high-performance variant debuted in 1996, featuring an uprated 4.2-litre V8 engine and permanent all-wheel drive.

Audi A8 wheel fitment

Audi A8 wheel fitment for the Audi A8 D2 (1994–2002): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–9.5JET15–ET50

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~9,653 Audi A8 licensed on UK roads — top 14% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 9,653 Audi A8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Audi A8 wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
6.0L W12Volkswagen Group W-12 enginepetrol420 hpQuattro
4.2L V8 (S8)ABZ/AHC 32v V8petrol340 hpQuattro
4.2L V8ABZ/AHC 32v V8petrol300 hpQuattro
3.7L V8Volkswagen-Audi V8 enginepetrol230 hpQuattro
3.3L V8 TDITDI 32v V8diesel225 hpQuattro
2.8L V6ALG/AMX 30v V6petrol193 hpRWD
2.8L V6AAH SOHC V6petrol174 hpRWD
2.5L V6 TDITDI 30v V6diesel150 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.8L V6174 hp9.1 s142 mph
2.8L V6193 hp8.4 s147 mph
3.7L V8230 hp8.7 s154 mph
4.2L V8300 hp6.9 s156 mph
4.2L V8 (S8)340 hp5.6 s156 mph
6.0L W12420 hp5.8 s156 mph
2.5L V6 TDI150 hp9.9 s137 mph
3.3L V8 TDI225 hp8.2 s149 mph

Dimensions

Length5138 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2882 mm
Kerb weight1630 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1994–2002
Units produced105,092

Trim levels

Audi A8Audi S8

Factory colours

Monsungrau Metallicd cuveesilber met.q galvanosilber dark met. (ruote)gletscherweiss mettiefgruen/cambridge met.havannaschwarz metoolonggrau metnachtblau metgranatrot metSchwarz SolidBrilliant BlackOpal PearlDiamond Silver MetallicPearl White Metallic Tri-CoatBrilliant YellowGobi MetallicLaser RedByanz MetallicAqua Green MetallicAluminum Silver Metallic

History & notable variants

Development on the D2 began in the early 1990s with Ferdinand Piëch's vision of a lightweight luxury sedan to compete against established rivals. The A8 was unveiled at the 1994 Geneva Auto Show, marking Audi’s entry into the full-size luxury segment. Notable updates included the addition of six airbags and electronic stability control in 1997. In 2001, a W12 engine variant became available for European markets, while North American customers received the S8 model.

Reliability & owner notes