Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro
Audi A8 2017 3.0 petrol description
Sedan Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro has been produced from January, 2017 to December, 2019. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 6400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Audi A8 2017 - 2021 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 A8 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 7 litres.
Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.

Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro technical data
Model: | Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2017. January ... 2019. December | ||
Engine: | 2995 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 340 HP ON 6400 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: | 5.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 (combined) 10.3 (urban) 6.4 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres (19 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.17m (length) 1.95m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2680 kg |
Audi A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro 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 |
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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 A8 2017 55 TFSI quattro oil type | 0W-20 |
Oil capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 11 litres (11.6 quarts) |
Power | 340 HP ON 6400 RPM |
Torque | 500 NM ON 1370 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2017 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Engine also used on | Audi A6 Audi A7 Audi Q8 |
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 A8 sedan [2017 - 2021] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Audi A8 2017 3.0 55 L TFSI quattro 4x4 | 3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.8 l/100km |
Audi A8 2017 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 4x4
Jan 2017 — Dec 2019 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.8 l/100km |
Audi A8 2017 3.0 50 L TDI quattro 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 286 HP | 5.8 l/100km |
Audi A8 2017 3.0 50 TDI quattro 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 286 HP | 5.8 l/100km |