Frequently you will find that buyers of the Audi S8 are very excited about their new car. The S8 has held a place among the top of the S8 line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 2003 model is no different in that respect. The Audi S8 comes under the heading of sedan models that are suitable for families.

Performance

Audi S8 Engine Specs: The S8 Base comes outfitted with a 4.2 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 40 valves. The engine, manufactured by Audi, is teamed up with a Volkswagen 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Audi.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S8 has 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.

The fuel system for the 2003 S8 is a Bosch ME-7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

S8 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the S8 Base are 70.00 inches wide by 180.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $34,950, with an invoice cost of $31,549. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The S8 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in Alpaka Beige Metallic with Beige Convertible Top, Alpaka Beige Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Amulet Red with Black Convertible Top, Amulet Red with Red Convertible Top, Aquamarine Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Aquamarine Blue Metallic with Blue Convertible Top, Arctic White with Black Convertible Top, Brilliant Black with Black Convertible Top, Brilliant Black with Red Convertible Top, Cambridge Green Pearl Effect with Beige Convertible Top, Cambridge Green Pearl Effect with Black Convertible Top, Caribic Blue Pearl Effect with Black Convertible Top, Caribic Blue Pearl Effect with Blue Convertible Top, Champagne Metallic with Beige Convertible Top, Champagne Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Dolphin Gray Pearl Effect with Black Convertible Top, Light Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Light Silver Metallic with Red Convertible Top, Moro Blue Pearl Effect with Black Convertible Top, and Moro Blue Pearl Effect with Blue Convertible Top.

In Summary

The 2002 model began the promise of the Audi S8. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Audi hopes that the S8 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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