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Old 13th December 2011, 05:52 PM
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Default D2 A8 / S8 Weight Differential

I'm looking at the facelift models, in terms of comparison.

Is the S8 heavier than the A8 4,2 QS? Sure the later facelift S8 has Brembo calipers and larger discs, but an early facelift S8 will have similar brakes to a facelift 4,2 QS? And equipment levels are similar. I doubt the S8 engine would weigh more than a 4,2 QS on the same year.

Another thing - I see the weight of the facelift S8 often posted as 1,750 kgs. Is that weight for a base model (do they exist?)? Because my car has the weight on the V5 as 1,858 kgs. I put her on a weighbridge with about 12 litres of gas in the tank, and the digital readout showed 1,853 kgs. Is that about right? I'm curious to know what your V5's say! And if anyone has their weight printed as 1,750 kgs?

Please post your weights, and state if it's an S8, 3,7 or 4,2 QS. Just for comparison, please state if your car is pre or post-facelift.
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