Audi 4.2-litre V8 FSI - Introduction

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The 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine is supplied in the new
Audi Q7, Audi A6, Audi A8 and in the RS4.
Note
The technical descriptions of this engine refer
mainly to the V8 basic engine in the Audi Q7
and the high-revving engine in the Audi RS4.
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Introduction
The following main objectives were set for
the development of the Q7 engine:
– High specific engine power:
257 kW/350 bhp out of 4.2 litres (15 bhp more
than MPI engines)
– High torque: 440 Nm out of 4.2 litres
– Reduction of fuel consumption by approx. 5 %
(~360 g/kWh at 2000 rpm and 2 bar)
– Short and compact design
– Modular engine concept based on V6 FSI engine
for V8 and V10 FSI (synergy)
– High idling quality
– High standard of comfort with regard to
acoustics and running quality
– Low engine weight
– Off-road capability of Audi Q7 engine
Q7 engine