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  All Makes | sedan | Audi | S8 | 2003


2003 Audi S8 Quattro

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Immobilizer
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Peripheral interior monitoring anti-theft protection
 
Braking & Traction
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
 
Doors
Heated door locks or key
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, suede on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
 
Electrical
12v power outlet: rear
 
Engines & Emissions
4172 cc 4.2 liters V 8 front engine with 84.5 mm bore, 93 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and five valves per cylinder
Emission control level FED
Coefficient of drag: 0.29
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.2, EPA highway (mpg): 21, EPA city (l/100km): 15.7 and EPA city (mpg): 15
90 liter 23.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Premium unleaded fuel
Multi-point injection fuel system
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Ten speakers
Bose audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player, cassette, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
Diversity antenna
 
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Body color front and rear bumpers
Metallic paint , black paint , pearl paint
Body side molding
 
Exterior Lighting
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Door edge hazard lights
Rear fog lights
Projector beam lens gas discharge bulb headlights
Front fog lights
High pressure headlight cleaners
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter
Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
 
Instrumentation
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Tachometer
Service interval indicator
Oil temperature
External temperature
Door ajar warning
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Clock
Cruise control
Coming home device
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Rear seat center armrest
Front seat center armrest
Front and rear ashtray
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Front seats and rear seats cigar lighter
Floor mats
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
 
Interior Lighting
Door entry light
Cargo area light
Illuminated entry system
Front and rear reading lights
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Garage door opener
 
Safety
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Front and rear side airbag with occupant sensors
Front and rear roof airbag
Two height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Sports heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, six adjustments and tilt adjustment
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position and steering wheel position with six driver's seat positions, six passenger seat positions and head restraint
 
Seats
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side with pre-tensioners
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Front seat back storage
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 498 and all seats in place (cu ft): 17.6
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Three fixed bench front facing electrically adjustable rear seats with one adjustments
Seating: five seats
 
Steering
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Automatic five-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode and shift lever on steering wheel
Stability control
Leather covered electrically adjustable steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
 
Storage
Lockable glove compartment
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
Load restraint net
 
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Glass electric front sunroof
 
Suspension
Multi-link front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
 
Wheels & Tires
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5034, overall length (inches): 198.2, overall width (mm): 2007, overall width (inches): 79, overall height (mm): 1417, overall height (inches): 55.8, wheelbase (mm): 2880, wheelbase (inches): 113.4, front track (mm): 1590, front track (inches): 62.6, rear track (mm): 1580, rear track (inches): 62.2, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12253 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.2
Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
Full-time 4x4-wheel drive
Front and rear other tires with 245 mm tire width, 45% tire profile and Z tire rating
Front and rear alloy chrome wheels with 18 inch rim diam, 8 inch rim width and partial wheel covers
Four-wheel ABS
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Heat reflective glass
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Laminated side windows
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Rear window with defogger
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
Driver and passenger power heated chrome door mirrors with automatic operation
Heated washer
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Tinted glass on cabin
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
Double glazing
 
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