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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.

How this trim compares to other cars
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.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi V8

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