Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6

Audi Q8 2018 3.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 is being produced from January, 2018. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi Q8 2018 version and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 1370 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and TwinScroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 230 000 and 390 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi Q8 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Audi Q8 safety

During safety testing Audi Q8 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi Q8 is evaluated with outstanding rate 93 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Audi Q8 got 71 points from 100.
Audi Q8 safety equipment has been rated as good - 73 percents from 100.

Audi Q8 2018

Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 technical data

Model: Audi Q8 55 TFSI V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 2995 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 340 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 1370 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres (22.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.99m (length) 2.00m (width) 1.71m (height)
Turning diameter: 13.3 meters
Ground clearance: 254 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 605 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1755 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2820 kg

Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 engine CZSE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 230,000 to 390,000 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 2995 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89 mm
Compression ratio 11.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Audi Q8 2018 55 TFSI V6 oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 13.7 litres (14.5 quarts)
Power 340 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 1370 RPM
Start of production (year) 2017
Duration of production 7 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2020 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A8 Audi A7

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Audi Q8 crossover [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Audi Q8 2018 3.0 55 TFSI V6 4x4 3.0 Petrol 340 HP -
Audi Q8 2018 3.0 45 TDI 4x4 3.0 Diesel 231 HP -
Audi Q8 2019 3.0 45 TDI V6 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 3.0 Diesel 231 HP -
Audi Q8 2018 3.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020

Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP)

3.0 Diesel 286 HP -
Audi Q8 2018 3.0 55 TFSI e V6 4x4 3.0 Hybrid 340 HP 2.7 l/100km
Audi Q8 2018 3.0 60 TFSI e V6 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds

3.0 Hybrid 340 HP 2.8 l/100km
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