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Audi S8 wheel fitment — D2

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1996–2003
Before you buy wheels, the Audi S8 wheel fitment facts: The Audi S8 D2 (1996–2003) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~8J–9J wheels at ET33–ET50.

Audi S8 wheel fitment

Audi S8 wheel fitment for the Audi S8 D2 (1996–2003): 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
Front8J–9JET33–ET50

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 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

~949 Audi S8 licensed on UK roads — top 31% of models by volume.

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 Audi S8 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.

Overview

The Audi S8 (D2) is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant from 1996 to 2003. It is the high-performance version of the Audi A8 and was offered with a short-wheelbase only during this generation. The S8 (D2) features a 4.2-liter V8 engine, which received an update in power output in 1999.

Dimensions

Length5,034 to 5,164 mm
Width1,880 mm
Height1,420 to 1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,880 to 3,010 mm
Kerb weight1,460 to 1,950 kg

Source: Audi A8 D2, de.wikipedia.org.

Body styles & production

Body stylesLimousine
Produced1996–2003

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive, years
2.82,771 ccpetrol128 kW (174 PS)FWD or AWD, 1994 to 1996
2.82,771 ccpetrol142 kW (193 PS)FWD or AWD, 1996 to 2002
3.73,697 ccpetrol169 kW (230 PS)FWD or AWD, 1995 to 1998
3.73,697 ccpetrol191 kW (260 PS)FWD or AWD, 1998 to 2002
4.24,172 ccpetrol220 kW (300 PS)quattro, 1994 to 1998
4.2 (L)4,172 ccpetrol228 kW (310 PS)quattro, 1998 to 2002
S84,172 ccpetrol250 kW (340 PS)quattro, 1996 to 1999
S84,172 ccpetrol265 kW (360 PS)quattro, 1999 to 2002
6.0 W12 (L)5,998 ccpetrol309 kW (420 PS)quattro, 2001 to 2002
2.5 TDI2,496 ccdiesel110 kW (150 PS)FWD or AWD, 1997 to 2000
2.5 TDI2,496 ccdiesel132 kW (180 PS)FWD or AWD, 2000 to 2002
3.3 TDI3,328 ccdiesel165 kW (224 PS)AWD, 2000 to 2002

Source: Audi A8 D2, de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

VariantPower0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h)Top speed
2.8128 kW (174 PS)9.1 to 10.2 s
2.8142 kW (193 PS)8.4 to 10.1 s
3.7169 kW (230 PS)8.7 to 9.1 s
3.7191 kW (260 PS)8.1 to 8.6 s
4.2220 kW (300 PS)7.3 s
4.2 (L)228 kW (310 PS)6.9 s
S8250 kW (340 PS)5.5 to 6.8 s
S8265 kW (360 PS)5.4 to 6.6 s
6.0 W12 (L)309 kW (420 PS)5.6 s
2.5 TDI110 kW (150 PS)9.9 to 11.1 s
2.5 TDI132 kW (180 PS)8.8 to 9.9 s
3.3 TDI165 kW (224 PS)8.2 s

Source: Audi A8 D2, de.wikipedia.org.

Trim levels

D2

Factory colours

Andorrarot PearlCanvas Beige MetallicMelange Beige MetallicAtlas Gray MetallicKristallblau MetallicCrystal Blue MetallicJaspis Green MetallicEbony PearlLight Silver MetallicSantorinblau PearlGoodwood Green PearlHibiscusrot PearlRacing Green MicaBrillantschwarzAmethystgrau PearlAvussilber MetallicChampagne PerlmuteffektBrillantblauDelphingrau MetallicTornadorot

History & notable variants

The first generation Audi S8 (D2), produced from 1996 to 2003, was updated in 1999 with increased power and improved performance metrics. Notably, the car appeared as a protagonist's vehicle in the film 'Ronin'.

Reliability & owner notes