Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long

Audi A8 2002 4.2 petrol description

Sedan Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long has been produced from June, 2003 to July, 2006. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 335 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 430 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi A8 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.9 litres per 100km (8.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 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 2002

Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long technical data

Model: Audi A8 4.2 quattro Long
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. June ... 2006. July 
Engine: 4172 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 286 g/km
Power: 335 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 430 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.9 (combined) 17.5 (urban) 8.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km (19.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (23.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.18m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2430 kg

Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long engine BFM

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 11 : 1
Camshaft drive no data
Fuel system Injection
Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro Long oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 335 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 430 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 4 years

All Audi A8 sedan [2002 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Audi A8 2004 3.0 Jan 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2004 3.0 Long Jan 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2004 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jul 2004 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.0 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 233 HP 8.5 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI Long Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 9.8 l/100km Front wheel
Audi A8 2005 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Mai 2005 — Sep 2007 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 11.0 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2002 3.7 quattro 4x4 Nov 2002 — Jul 2006 3.7 Petrol 280 HP 11.7 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2005 3.9 Diesel 275 HP 9.6 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 3.9 4.0 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2005 3.9 Diesel 275 HP 9.6 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2002 4.2 quattro 4x4 Nov 2002 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2003 4.2 quattro Long 4x4 Jun 2003 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.2 Petrol 335 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Jul 2006 — Sep 2007 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2006 4.2 FSI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2006 — Sep 2007 4.2 Petrol 350 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.2 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 4.2 TDI quattro Long 4x4 Jul 2005 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (326 HP)

4.2 Diesel 326 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2004 6.0 quattro Long 4x4 Jan 2004 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull petrol version (450 HP)

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 13.8 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2005 6.0 quattro 4x4 Jan 2005 — Sep 2007

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

6.0 Petrol 450 HP 14.7 l/100km All wheel
Audi A8 2002 reviews
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