Audi A8 (D4, 4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2012

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.0 TFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Start of production

2012 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2013 year

Engine

Power

420 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

105.2 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

BiTurbo, Intercooler

Torque

600 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

3993 cm3

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

89 mm

Engine oil capacity

8.7 l

Coolant

15 l

Fuel System

Direct injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1635 mm

Width

1949 mm

Height

1460 mm

Length

5137 mm

Front track

1644 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.3

Front overhang

1003 mm

Rear overhang

1142 mm

Wheelbase

2992 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

219 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.6 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 221.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.2 kg/Nm, 316.6 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

650 kg

Kerb Weight

1895 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

906 l

Permitted towbar download

95 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2300 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

510 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2300 kg

Max. weight

2545 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

8 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Wheel rims size

8.0J x 17

Tires size

235/60 R17

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic