Audi S8 D2 — Wheel Fitment & Specs
Overview
The Audi S8 D2 is a full-size luxury sedan produced by Audi Sport GmbH from 1996 to 2003. It was the high-performance variant of the Audi A8, featuring Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system and a powerful V8 engine. The car was manufactured in Germany at the Neckarsulm plant on the Volkswagen Group D platform. This generation marked the beginning of the S8 series with a focus on performance and luxury.
Wheel fitment
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 8J–9J | ET33–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.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 949 Audi S8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 31% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L V8 TFSI Plus | Volkswagen-Audi 4.0L V8 TFSI | petrol | 605 hp | Quattro |
| 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo mild hybrid | Volkswagen-Audi 4.0L V8 twin-turbo mild hybrid | petrol | 563 hp | Quattro |
| 4.0 L V8 TFSI | Volkswagen-Audi 4.0L V8 TFSI | petrol | 520 hp | Quattro |
| 5.2 L V10 FSI | Volkswagen-Audi 5.2L V10 FSI | petrol | 450 hp | Quattro |
| 4.2 L V8 (updated) | Volkswagen-Audi 4.2L V8 | petrol | 369 hp | Quattro |
| 4.2 L V8 | Volkswagen-Audi 4.2L V8 | petrol | 340 hp | Quattro |
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0–62 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 L V8 | 340 hp | 6.2 s | 155 mph |
| 4.2 L V8 (updated) | 369 hp | 5.6 s | 155 mph |
| 5.2 L V10 FSI | 450 hp | 5.1 s | 155 mph |
| 4.0 L V8 TFSI | 520 hp | 3.6 s | 155 mph |
| 4.0 L V8 TFSI Plus | 605 hp | 3.3 s | 190 mph |
Dimensions
| Kerb weight | 1845 kg |
Body styles & production
| Body styles | Saloon |
| Produced | 1996–2026 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The first generation Audi S8 (D2) saw its production from 1996 to 2003, marking it as the initial high-performance variant of the A8 line. In 1999, an update was made which included power upgrades and improved performance metrics. Notably, this car featured prominently in the film 'Ronin'.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: High-performance V8 engine; Audi quattro all-wheel drive system; Luxury interior and features
- Cons: Heavier than standard A8 models; Limited production run