Audi A8 D3 4.2 V8 quattro Sedan
246 kW334 PS330 hp430 Nm2002–2010
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- Power
- 246 kW 334 PS · 330 hp
- Torque
- 430 Nm 317 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.4 s
- Displacement
- 4,200 cm³
Built 2002–2010, the Audi A8 D3 4.2 V8 quattro sedan develops 246 kW (334 PS) and 430 Nm of torque from a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. In the A8 D3 4.2 V8 quattro, power goes to all four wheels.
Against the entry 3.0 V6 (162 kW), the A8 D3 4.2 V8 quattro gains 52% in power; the 6.0 W12 quattro (331 kW), strongest of the 5, has 85 kW more. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 s.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,200 cm³ 4.2 l · 256 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 246 kW 334 PS · 330 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 2002–2010 |
| Generation | A8 D3 (2002–2010) |
| New price | from about €69,300 (2002) Germany list price incl. VAT at launch |
| Used price today | about €6,600–27,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 202 listings |
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