Audi A8 D3 4.2 FSI V8 quattro Sedan
257 kW349 PS345 hp440 Nm2002–2010
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- Power
- 257 kW 349 PS · 345 hp
- Torque
- 440 Nm 325 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Displacement
- 4,172 cm³
The Audi A8 D3 4.2 FSI V8 quattro uses a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 257 kW (349 PS) and 440 Nm of torque, in sedan form. The A8 D3 4.2 FSI V8 quattro has all-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 petrol versions: 59% up on the entry 3.0 V6 (162 kW), 74 kW below the 6.0 W12 quattro (331 kW). According to our catalog data, the A8 D3 4.2 FSI V8 quattro needs 6.1 s to reach 100 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,172 cm³ 4.2 l · 255 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 257 kW 349 PS · 345 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s 0–62 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 2002–2010 |
| Generation | A8 D3 (2002–2010) |
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