The 2007 Audi A6 4.2

Almost entirely constructed of aluminum, the extremely compact and remarkably light 4.2 V8 delivers 350 hp and 325 lb-ft of peak torque. More than enough to generate a notable response in both vehicle and driver.

Technical Data

Engine

Engine-type: V8 spark-ignition direct injectionArrangement: Front mounted, longitudinal

Bore: 3.33 in; 84.5 mm
Stroke: 3.65 in; 92.8 mm
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1

Displacement : 4.2 L

Max Output : 350 @ 6800 hp

Torque : 325 @ 3500 lb-ft

Engine Management : Fully electronic sequential injection, coordinated torque control, hot-film air mass measurement, drive-by-wire throttle control, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, adaptive lambda control.

Emission Control System : Two close-coupled ceramic main catalytic converters, secondary air system


Driving Performance

Topspeed : Top speed is electronically limited to 130 mph

Acceleration 0-100 km/h : 5.8 seconds

Fueltype : Minimum Premium unleaded (91 AKI), Premium unleaded plus (95 AKI) recommended for maximum performance


Transmission Type

Gearbox : Six-speed automatic with Tiptronic® and automatic shift lock


Steering

Frontaxle : Four link, anti roll bar, twin-tube-gas-filled shock absorbers

Rearaxle : Trapezoidal-link, twin-tube-gas-filled shock absorbers

Brakes : Electronic stability program (ESP 8) with anti-lock brake, electronic rear brake pressure proportioning,vacuum power assist, asbestos free linings, dual diagonal circuits

Steering : Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion

The Price Starting at $55,300*