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Audi A8 D3 4.2 TDI V8 quattro Sedan

240 kW326 PS322 hp650 Nm2002–2010

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Audi A8 D3
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Power
240 kW 326 PS · 322 hp
Torque
650 Nm 479 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
5.9 s
Displacement
4,134 cm³

Built 2002–2010, the Audi A8 D3 4.1 4.2 TDI V8 quattro sedan develops 240 kW (326 PS) and 650 Nm of torque from a 4.1-litre eight-cylinder diesel engine. The A8 D3 4.1 4.2 TDI V8 quattro has all-wheel drive.

No other diesel version of the A8 D3 matches its output among 2 diesel versions - that is 40% more than the entry 3.0 TDI V6 quattro (171 kW). The A8 D3 4.1 4.2 TDI V8 quattro is also the strongest on torque (650 Nm). The car needs 5.9 s to reach 100 km/h.

A8 D3 4.1 4.2 TDI V8 quattro: measurable strengths

  • Most powerful diesel version of the A8 D3: 240 kW (326 PS)
  • Most torque in the range: 650 Nm
  • Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s

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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelDiesel
    Displacement4,134 cm³ 4.1 l · 252 cu in
    Cylinders8
    Power240 kW 326 PS · 322 hp
    Torque650 Nm 479 lb-ft
    DriveAll-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h5.9 s 0–62 mph

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years2002–2010
    GenerationA8 D3 (2002–2010)

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