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Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro -
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro
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2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro technical specifications

These specifications are for the 2006 model year Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro.

Technical specifications of 2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro

Carfolio.com ID141856

bodywork
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro See all Audi models
Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 4

dimensions & weight
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro See all Audi models
Wheelbase 2944 mm 115.9 in
Track front 1629 mm 64.1 in
rear 1615 mm 63.6 in
Length 5062 mm 199.3 in
Width 1894 mm 74.6 in
Height 1444 mm 56.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1800 kg 3968 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 90 litres 19.8 UK Gal 23.8 US Gal

aerodynamics
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro See all Audi models
Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area 2.31 m2
Cx 0.62

engine
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Bore × stroke 84.50 mm × 92.80 mm
3.33 in × 3.65 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4.2 litre
4163 cc
(254.042 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 12.50:1
Fuel system Bo MED 9.1.1 direct petrol injection
Maximum power 349.8 PS (345 bhp) (257.3 kW)
@ 6800 rpm
Specific output 82.9 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 440.0 Nm (325 ft·lb) (44.9 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm
bmep 1328.2 kPa (192.6 psi)
Specific torque 105.69 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Audi
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 520.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 4.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 6.10 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 15.7/8.2/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 259.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 261.60 g/km
Power-to-weight 191.67 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.4Li.U&LW.ARB.AS.
rear I.TzLi.W.ARB.AS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 8J x 17
rear 8J x 17
Tyresfront 235/55 R 17 99Y
rear 235/55 R 17 99Y
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.31

general
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro See all Audi models
RAC rating 35.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro added 2006-05-14.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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