Audi A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro Sedan
221 kW300 PS296 hp400 Nm1994–1998
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- Power
- 221 kW 300 PS · 296 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm 295 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,750 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Displacement
- 4,172 cm³
A 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 221 kW (300 PS) and 400 Nm of torque powers the Audi A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro sedan. In the A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro, power goes to all four wheels.
Against the entry 2.8 V6 (128 kW), the A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro gains 73% in power; the 6.0 L W12 quattro (309 kW), strongest of the 7, has 88 kW more. The A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro is also the best on power-to-weight (172 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro needs 6.9 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 250 km/h and weighs 1,750 kg.
Where the A8 D2 4.2 V8 quattro stands out
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 172 PS per tonne
- Top speed of 250 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,172 cm³ 4.2 l · 255 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 221 kW 300 PS · 296 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,750 kg 3,858 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1994–1998 |
| Generation | A8 D2 (1994–2002) |
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