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Technical data

This 4.2 tiptronic quattro LWB (310 hp) engine was fitted in the D3/4E Sedan, which was produced by Audi from 2002 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 10 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km19.6litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km9.2litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km13litre
Fuel tank capacity92litre
Cruising rangefrom 470 to 1 000km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7second

Engine

Displacement4172cm3
Engine power310bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 200RPM
Maximum torque410Nm
RPM at max torque3000up to 4 000 RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder5
Bore84.5mm
Stroke93mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle12.7m

Body

Seats5
Length5164mm
Width1880mm
Height1438mm
Wheelbase3012mm
Front track1593mm
Rear track1584mm
Kerb weight1790kg
Gross weight2390kg
Displacement600kg
Min. boot capacity500litre
Max. boot capacity500litre
Front/rear axle load1250/1230kg
Permitted road-train weight4690kg
Loading height644mm
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

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

Real-world consumption (est.)

City23.5 litres / 100km
Highway11 litres / 100km
Average15.6 litres / 100km

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

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