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Rave Racer 2000 Ravewar at home.com
Tue Oct 24 02:58:51 EDT 2000


>
> Cosmetically the S8 differs from the A8 only in very subtle ways.
> The S8 comes with the 18" version of the 6-spoke Avus wheels (that are
> a hallmark of many S models) and 245/45-18 tires, the side mirror
> housings are polished aluminum, the body sits just a tad lower on its
> sport suspension, the Brembo brake calipers are evident if you look
> through the wheel openings, and of course the S8 badges on the front
> grill and rear decklid.  Inside, the S8 has sport front seats, 3-spoke
> sport steering wheel, and if manual transmission (not available in the
US),
> in 6 speeds.  The engine is a more highly tuned version of the 4.2 V8.
> The previous 4-valve version produces 340hp, the current 5-valve has
360hp.
>
> In Ronin, they actually mentioned that it was an Audi S8 in the dialog.
>

        I was making popcorn at that part then.    :-(
                                            RR




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