Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro

Audi A8 1994 4.2 petrol description

Sedan Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro has been produced from November, 1994 to January, 1999. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 300 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A8 1994 - 1999 version and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi A8 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.2 litres.

Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13.3 litres per 100km (7.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 19.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Audi A8 fuel consumption.

Audi A8 1994

Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro technical data

Model: Audi A8 4.2 Quattro
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1994. November ... 1999. January 
Engine: 4172 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 300 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 3300 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.3 (combined) 19.9 (urban) 9.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13.6 l/100km (17.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (23.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.03m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 525 litres
Gross weight: 2350 kg

Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro engine ABZ

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 4172 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 300 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 3300 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 4 years

All Audi A8 sedan [1994 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Aug 1997 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Automatic Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Automatic Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Quattro 4x4 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 2.8 Quattro Automatic 4x4 Nov 1994 — Apr 1996 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Automatic Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Apr 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1996 2.8 5V Quattro Automatic 4x4 Apr 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1995 3.7 Aug 1995 — Jan 1999 3.7 Petrol 230 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A8 1995 3.7 Quattro 4x4 Oct 1995 — Jan 1999 3.7 Petrol 230 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 4.2 Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds

4.2 Petrol 300 HP 13.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Audi A8 1994 reviews
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