- The Audi A8 D2 was produced from 1994 to 2002.
- It was available with a range of inline-5 and V8 engines.
- The 4.2L V8 engine produced 275 horsepower (205 kW) in the S8 variant.
- Top speed for the S8 was electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).
- The A8 D2 had a curb weight of approximately 1,840 kg (4,046 lbs).
- It featured Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system with Torsen center differential.
- The car had an 11-inch (280 mm) ventilated disc brake at the front and 12.2 inches (310 mm) ventilated disc brakes at the rear.
- The A8 D2 was offered in both long wheelbase (LWB) and short wheelbase (SWB) versions.
- It had an interior space of 4.37 meters (14.3 feet) in length, 1.93 meters (6.3 feet) in width, and 1.42 meters (4.7 feet) in height.
- The car's front suspension featured MacPherson struts with a stabilizer bar.
- It was equipped with an electrically operated sunroof as standard equipment on most variants.
- A range of interior materials were available including leather, Alcantara, and wood trim options.
- In some markets, the S8 had 18-inch (457 mm) forged aluminum alloy wheels.
- The car featured a CD changer with six-disc capacity in certain models.
- It was possible to order the A8 D2 with a range of advanced audio systems including a 12-speaker system and a 6-CD changer with a built-in amplifier.
- The V8 engine variants produced up to 235 pounds-feet (318 Nm) of torque.
- Audi's adaptive headlight system, known as 'Auto-Leveling Headlights', was optional on some A8 D2 models.
- Some trim levels offered heated rear seats with massage function.
- On the S8 variant, a driver-controlled electronic throttle valve with traction control and anti-lock braking system (ABS) were fitted.
- The car's body featured 80% of high-strength steel.
- In certain markets, a limited-edition version of the A8 D2, known as the 'Audi V12' was produced, featuring a 6.0L W12 engine producing 420 horsepower (313 kW).
- The S8 had front sport seats with adjustable lumbar support and lateral adjustment.
- Audi's 'Dynamic Ride Control' system featured on some A8 D2 variants allowed for automatic electronic damping of the suspension.
- Some trim levels offered an optional rear air suspension to further improve ride comfort and handling stability.
- The S8 variant had a top speed limiter set at 155 mph (250 km/h) but was reported to reach speeds up to 186 mph (299 km/h) when this limiter was disabled.
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