Audi , A8 , D2 , S8 (1996-2002) Little Known Facts

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The A8 D2 and S8 were designed by Hartmut Warkuß.
It was the first production car with an aluminum body.
The Audi Space Frame (ASF) used in the A8's construction saved 70 kg compared to a steel structure.
The S8 featured a unique front bumper design with enlarged air intakes.
A total of 26,956 A8 D2 units were produced between 1996 and 2002.
The S8 was sold in limited numbers, primarily as a high-performance variant for the luxury market.
It shared its platform with the Audi A4 B5 and A6 C4.
The A8's steering column-mounted gearshift lever was designed by Herbert Lachman.
In 1999, Audi upgraded the A8's engine management system to allow for more precise fuel injection control.
A8 D2s with the 3.7L V8 engine produced 275 HP at 6,200 rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 3,800 rpm.
The S8 had a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited.
It featured BBS alloy wheels designed specifically for the S8 model.
The A8's trunk lid was made from die-cast aluminum and weighed around 10 kg less than a steel version would have.
Audi used a newly developed air suspension system on the S8, featuring five adjustable levels of ride height.
In 2000, Audi updated the A8's styling with new headlights and a redesigned front bumper for improved aerodynamics.
The S8 was powered by a 4.2L V8 engine producing 340 HP at 6,500 rpm and 420 Nm of torque at 3,800 rpm.
In total, Audi produced 1,541 S8 units between 1996 and 2002.
The A8 D2 was the first car to feature Audi's Quattro permanent four-wheel drive system as standard equipment.
It had a ground clearance of just 10 cm (3.9 inches), resulting from its air suspension setup.
In 1999, the A8 won the "Golden Steering Wheel" award for being considered the most innovative car design that year.