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> 	For instance, S8 with 338bhp?  Interestingly, Audi is going back 
> [at least on that car] to the ol' solid tappets--remember how to check 
> valve clearance:)??  Apparently running 11.6:1 compression--recommending? 
> 98 octane.  Hmmmm  Little wonder they don't bring it over.

German octane specs seem to be in RON rather than the AKI posted on US
pumps.  "98" would correspond to maybe "93" octane here.  Not available
everywhere, but available.

There is a long long FAQ on gasoline around somewhere.
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Shields.