The New S8 - The Best Audi Sports Car
posted in Car Insurance Savings |It is common to find buyers of the Audi S8 enthusiastic about their purchase. The S8 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Audi line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2002 model is no exception. The Audi S8 falls into the sedan for the family category.
Audi S8 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the S8 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 4.2 liter engine by Audi, weighing in at 8 cylinders and fourty valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the S8.
Fuel is handled for the S8 is a Bosch ME-7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The S8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
S8 Base Statistics
The S8 is 198.20 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 55.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 113.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $72,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $64,870. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000 miles/48 months), and a 50,000 mile, 48 month guarantee also comes with the Audi S8. This is standard for the price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 S8 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
We Think…
The 2002 model year was very successful for the Audi S8. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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