Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Audi S8 are quite excited about their purchase. The S8 has held a position among the top of the S8 line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 2001 model is no different. The Audi S8 comes under the heading of sedan models that are exiciting.

Stop and Go

The restyled S8 Base is equipped with a 4.2-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S8 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

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 2001 (MSRP) was $72,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $64,045. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 S8 is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2001 S8 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Audi S8. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Audi S8, Base, Sedan, United States market

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