Audi V8 4.2L quattro V8 6MT (280 HP)
Audi V8 · 1988 - 1994 · Petrol
The Audi V8 4.2L quattro V8 6MT (280 HP) produces 280 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 298 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 280 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 206 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,172 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 17.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 298 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,874 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Cargo volume | 569 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,715 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,315 kg |
| Tyre size | 215/60 Vr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Audi V8 4.2L quattro V8 6MT (280 HP) compared with 1,428 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | 128 hp |
better than 96%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 192 Nm |
better than 95%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 187 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 11.9 s |
better than 95%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
better than 7%
|
| CO2 emissions | 298 g/km | 208 g/km |
better than 7%
|
| Cargo volume | 569 l | 449 l |
better than 90%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,715 kg | 1,237 kg |
better than 8%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Audi V8
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L quattro V8 4AT (250 HP) | Petrol | 250 hp | 340 Nm | 8.9 s | 235 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 3.6L quattro V8 5MT (250 HP) | Petrol | 250 hp | 340 Nm | 7.6 s | 245 km/h | 12.1 l/100 km | 288 g/km |