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Chassis Audi S8 D3 facelift

Chassis

Front axleFour-link lightweight suspension, transverse stabilizer, air spring damper with variable levels and damping characteristics, guide links with hydraulic damping mounts
Rear axleTrack-controlled trapezoidal control arm axle, transverse stabilizer, air spring damper with variable levels and damping characteristics
Front/All wheel drive
Standard suspension 1BKSport suspension 2MA, 2MB
Wheelbase at Normal levelMm2948 30782948 3078
Front trackMm16281630
Rear trackMm16151617
Maximum steering angle at inner wheelDegree40.5940.13

*These specifications correspond to a wheel offset of ET 40 mm at the Standard level.

*Vehicles with short wheelbase.

*Vehicles with long wheelbase.

Note. The specified values apply to all engine versions. Tracks change with use of wheels with different offset.

Steering GearMaintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with speed-dependent servo assist
Turning diameterApproximately 12.20 m