Audi S8 D5 Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs
Overview
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
Wheel fitment
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 66.6 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 | 8.5J–10J | ET15–ET42 |
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 TFSI (mild hybrid) | Volkswagen-Audi 4.0L V8 TFSI with mild hybrid system | 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 |
| 4.0 L V8 TFSI (mild hybrid) | 563 hp | 190 mph |
Dimensions
| Kerb weight | 2050 kg |
Body styles & production
| Body styles | Saloon |
| Produced | 1996–2026 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The D2 generation (1996-2003) featured a 4.2L V8 engine producing 340 PS initially and later upgraded to 369 PS in 1999, with an acceleration of 5.6 seconds from 0–60 mph. The D3 generation (2006-2010) used a modified Lamborghini V10 engine detuned for better fuel efficiency, producing 450 PS and accelerating to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. The D4 generation (2012-2018) introduced a 3.993L V8 TFSI with 520 PS, later enhanced by the S8 Plus variant with 605 PS. The fourth-generation D5 was launched in 2019–2020 and is offered in both short and long-wheelbase versions.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: High-performance V8 engine, advanced technology features, luxurious interior
- Cons: Fuel consumption may be high due to performance-oriented engineering