Audi S8 D3 — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1996–2026

TL;DR — The Audi S8 D3 (1996–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~9J–10J wheels at ET27–ET48.

Overview

The Audi S8 D3 is a full-size luxury car produced by Audi AG from 2006 to 2010, manufactured at the Neckarsulm plant. It is based on the Volkswagen Group D platform and features Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system. The second generation of the S8 series, it was powered by a modified V10 engine detuned for better fuel efficiency compared to its Lamborghini Gallardo counterpart.

Wheel fitment

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

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

Performance

Dimensions

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History & notable variants

The Audi S8 (D3) was introduced in 2006 and marked a significant shift with its powerful yet efficient V10 engine. It received no major facelifts during its production run but was noted for its performance capabilities and luxury features, setting the stage for future iterations of the model.

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Powerful V10 engine; Efficient fuel consumption for its class; Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system
• Cons: Heavier than previous generation; Limited production run