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Technical data

This 4.2 tiptronic quattro (300 hp) engine was fitted in the D2/4D Sedan (4-door), which was produced by Audi from 1994 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 16 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Engine

Maximum torque400Nm
Engine typeGasoline
Displacement4172cm3
Engine power300bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 000RPM
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders8
Bore84.5mm
Stroke93mm
Valves per cylinder4
RPM at max torque3300RPM

Body

Body typeSedan
Seats5
Length5034mm
Width1880mm
Height1440mm
Wheelbase2882mm
Front track1591mm
Rear track1580mm
Min. boot capacity525litre
Kerb weight1750kg
Gross weight2350kg
Displacement600kg
Max. boot capacity525litre
Front/rear axle load1250/1230kg
Permitted road-train weight4650kg
Loading height641mm

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.1second
City fuel consumption per 100 km20.4litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km9.4litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km13.4litre
Fuel tank capacity90litre
Cruising rangefrom 440 to 960km
Emission standardEURO III

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionAxle, Trapezoidal wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Number of gears5
Turning circle12.3m

Real-world consumption (est.)

City24.5 litres / 100km
Highway11.3 litres / 100km
Average16.1 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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