Audi S8 D2
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 45 public sales of the Audi S8 D2. The records run from April 2018 to July 2026. 2 sold in the past 12 months. The Shifty Estimate for the S8 is $8,400.
Versions
About the Audi S8 D2
- Built
- 1996 to 2003
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- V8, 4.2L
- Power
- 340 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.7 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
The Audi S8 D2 was built from 1996 to 2003.
The S8, the most traded version: The first-generation S8 represents Audi's bold entry into the executive super-sedan arena, predating BMW's M5 E39 by two years. Built on the D2 A8 platform with its revolutionary aluminum space frame, the S8 packed a naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 producing 340 horsepower through quattro all-wheel drive. What made it special wasn't just the performance—0-60 in 5.6 seconds was impressive for 1996—but the understated menace. Unlike flashier rivals, the S8 looked like a dignified A8 until you noticed the subtle flared fenders and quad exhausts. Only 2,500 examples reached the US market during its seven-year run, making it genuinely rare. Today's collectors appreciate its analog driving experience, robust build quality, and position as the founding father of Audi's S-line performance sedans. Clean examples with maintenance records are increasingly sought after as enthusiasts recognize this sleeper's significance.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Audi S8 D2 cost?
Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $9,300 and $13,000. The Shifty Estimate is $8,400.
What is a Audi S8 D2 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the S8 is $8,400. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Audi S8 D2 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 45 public sales since April 2018. 2 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $8,000 on Jul 17, 2026.
Where do Audi S8 D2 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 14 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (6).
How many miles do Audi S8 D2 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 148,150 miles. The lowest showed 28,000 miles and the highest 198,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Audi S8 D2 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Audi S8 D2. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.