A retuned, 20 millimetres (0.8 in) lowered sports suspension included a 30% stiffer spring rate and 40% more compression damping in the shock absorbers. Speed-sensitive "servotronic" power assisted steering was also standard.
The brakes featured Bosch ABS 5.3 Anti-lock Braking System, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and worked radially ventilated front discs of 345 millimetres (13.58 in) in diameter by 30 mm (1.18 in) thick. The rear vented discs measured 280 mm (11.02 in) by 22 mm (0.87 in). From 2002, an upgraded Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme became standard fitment.
Standard alloy wheels were 8Jx18" cast aluminium alloy "Avus" 6-spoke style, with 245/45 ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 8000 or Bridgestone Potenza RE040 performance tyres. From 1999 model year, an 8.5Jx20" polished "9-spoke RS" wheel became an option, shod with 255/35 ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. In 2003, 8Jx18" polished 9-spoke RS wheels became a no-cost option road wheel.
D2 body and interior
Whilst the S8 shared the aluminium monocoque of the A8, subtle detail included solid aluminium alloy door mirror housings, chrome-effect beltline and lower front grille trim, and polished twin exhaust pipes, along with subtle "S8" badging. 14-way power adjustable and heated sports front seats with memory function compliment heated rear seats.
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