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3.6 V8 32v 184 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 077, ID code: PTengine displacement & engine configuration3,562 cc (217.4 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 81.0 mm × 86.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.40 in), stroke ratio: 0.94:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 445.2 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.6:1cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing beltfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contrDIN-rated motive power & torque output184 kW (250 PS; 247 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpmapplicationAudi V8 (10/88–11/93) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 32v 169 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 077, ID codes: AEW, AKJengine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.8:1cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing beltfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contrDIN-rated motive power & torque output169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,500 rpm; 315 N⋅m (232 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700 rpmapplicationAudi D2 A8 (AEW: 07/95–12/98, AKJ: 06/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 077engine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1 (BFL: 11.3:1)cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing beltfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contrDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes191 kW (260 PS; 256 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm — AQG, AKCDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 360 N⋅m (266 lbf⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm — BFLapplicationsAudi D2 A8 (AQG: 10/98–02/01, AKC: 05/00–09/02), Audi D3 A8 (BFL: 11/02–05/06) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.0 WR8 32v 202 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 07D, ID codes: BDN (09/01–09/04), BDP (05/02–09/04)engine displacement & engine configuration3,998.94 cc (244.0 cu in) 72° WR8 engine ; bore × stroke: 84.0 mm × 90.2 mm (3.31 in × 3.55 in), stroke ratio: 0.93:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 499.87 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 10.8:1cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valvesaspirationBosch E-Gas drive by wire throttle butfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME electronic engine coDIN-rated motive power & torque output202 kW (275 PS; 271 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm (11.6 bar (168 psi) MEP ); max. engine speed: 6,400 rpm (19.2 m/s )applicationVolkswagen Passat B5.5 W8 4motion

4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 0215engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.3:1 (ABH: 10.8:1)cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing beltfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contrDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — ABHDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes213 kW (290 PS; 286 bhp) at 5,900 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — AECDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ABZ, AKG, ARS, ASGDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHKDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHC, AKH, AQJapplicationsAudi V8 (ABH: 08/91–11/99), Audi C4 S4 (ABH: 10/92–07/94), Audi C4 S6 (AEC: 09/94–10/97), Audi C5 A6 (ARS: 04/99–05/01, ASG: 06/00–01/05), Audi D2 A8 (ABZ: 06/94–05/99, AKG: 06/97–12/98), Audi C4 S6 Plus (AHK: 06/96–10/97), Audi D2 S8 (AHC: 09/96–12/98, AKH: 08/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kW

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 077engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing beltfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contrDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes220 kW (299 PS; 295 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ARS, ASGDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — AUX, AWNDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQJ, ANKDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes265 kW (360 PS; 355 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQH, AVP, AYS, BCSapplicationsAudi C5 A6 (ARS: 99–00, ASG: 00–04), Audi D2 A8 (AUX: 99–01, AWN: 01–02), Audi C5 S6 (AQJ: 99–01, ANK: 01–04), Audi D2 S8 (AQH: 05/99–02/01, AVP: 09/00–09/02, {Japan only – BCS: 09/00–02/01, AYS: 02/01–09/02}) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 077.Aengine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 9.8:1, two oil coolers – oil:water and oil:air, two or three (dependent on target market) coolant radiatorscylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloycylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing beltaspirationturbochargers; intercoolers; Bosch E-Gas drive by wire electronic tfuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 electronic engDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 5,700–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–5,600 rpm — BCY: Audi C5 RS6 (07/02–09/04)DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications353 kW (480 PS; 473 bhp) at 6,000–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–6,000 rpm — BRV: Audi C5 RS6 Plus (04/04–09/04)

4.2 V8 FSI 32v

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix/variant: 079.Ddisplacement & configuration4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) 90° V8 engine; 18.5 mm (0.73 in) cylinder bank offset; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore and stroke: 84.5 mm × 92.8 mm (3.33 in × 3.65 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 520.4 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 12.5:1, firing order: 1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2; water:oil lubricant cooler (RS 4/R8 utilises an additional thermostatically controlled air:oil cooler); Q7 and RS 4 utilise a wet sump system (RS 4 with additional longitudinal axis flapped baffles controlled by lateral g-force), R8 uses dry sumpcylinder block & crankcasecast ironcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valvesaspirationaluminium alloy; Bosch E-Gas throttle valves; Bosch 82 mmfuel systemFSI; direct injectionignition system & engine managementBosch Motronic MED 9.1.1 electronic enDIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications257 kW (349 PS; 345 bhp) at 6,800 rpm; 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 85% available from 2,000 rpm — BAR: Audi Q7 (03/06–05/10), Volkswagen Touareg (06/06–05/10); BVJ: Audi C6 A6 (05/06–08/11), Audi D3 A8 (06/06–07/10)DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) at 7,000 rpm — CAU: Audi S5 (06/07–03/12)DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) at 7,800 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7,600 rpm, 8,250 rpm rev limiter — BNS: Audi RS 4 (B7) (09/05–06/08); BYH: Audi R8 (04/07–09/10; –02/15 for facelift model with 430-hp engine)DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 4000–6000 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7600 rpm, 8,500 rpm rev limiter — CFSA: Audi RS 4 (B8) (06/12–09/15); Audi RS 5 (06/2010–09/17)

4.2 V8 40v

Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 079engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 1.1:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylindercylinder block & crankcasedie-forged steel crankshaftcylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valvesfuel system & engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1. electronic enDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 6,800 rpm max — Audi A6, BAT, A8 : BFM (BFM engine is belt-driven)DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700–4,600 rpm, 6,500 rpm max — Audi A6 allroad : BASDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — Audi S4 : BBK (03/03–03/09)DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,200 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — Audi S4 : BHF (03/03–03/09 – US/Korea only)DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,500 rpm; 435 N⋅m (321 lbf⋅ft) at 2,800–3,700 rpm — Volkswagen Phaeton : BGH, BGJ (belt-driven)applicationsAudi B6 S4 , Audi B7 S4 , Audi C5 A6 allroad (BAS: 07/02–08/05), Audi C6 A6 (BAT: 05/04–05/06), Audi A8 (BFM: 10/02–07/10), Volkswagen Phaeton (BGJ: 05/03–07/03, BGH: 08/03–05/10)

6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)

Source fieldEngine dataengine displacement & engine configuration6,748 cc (411.8 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; bore × stroke: 104.1 mm × 99.1 mm (4.10 in × 3.90 in), stroke ratio: 1.05:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 843.5 cc per cylindercylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloycylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; OHV; 16 valvesaspirationturbochargerDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs335 kW (455 PS; 449 bhp) at 4,100 rpm; 875 N⋅m (645 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp) at 4,200 rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm — RDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs395 kW (537 PS; 530 bhp) at ?,??? rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) — Bentley Brooklands , Bentley Mulsanne Speedapplications2005 Bentley Arnage , 2006 Bentley Azure , 2008 Bentley Brooklands , 2010 Bentley Mulsanne

Volkswagen Group engine directory

Additional mechanical and system detailsThe source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.3.6 V8 32v 184 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection3.7 V8 32v 169 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection4.0 WR8 32v 202 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment; variable valve timingfuel system, ignition system, engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injectionexhaust systemcatalyst; oxygen sensing4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kWSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system, engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)Source fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustmentaspirationturbocharged; intercooledfuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection; management or injection designation: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1exhaust systemoxygen sensing4.2 V8 FSI 32vSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasecast ironcylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment; variable valve timingfuel systemdirect injection; fuel-stratified injection; solenoid control or injectors; pressure stated: 100 barignition system & engine managementmanagement or injection designation: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.1exhaust systemcatalyst; oxygen sensing4.2 V8 40vSource fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcaseforged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustmentfuel system & engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection; management or injection designation: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.16.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)Source fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloycylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 16aspirationturbocharged

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Wikipedia: List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1381198237; accessed 2026-11-10.

Further Wikipedia-sourced detailsThe following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.Additional component and system specificationsEach source section can include several variants. Components, pressures and emissions systems are reported for that section and do not automatically apply to every code; exceptions are noted where the source provides them.3.6 V8 32v 184 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON3.7 V8 32v 169 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller followers or rockers; Camshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON4.0 WR8 32v 202 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder block & crankcaseBalance shafts: counter-rotatingcylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller-finger followers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Variable valve timing or lift is described for this source entry; Camshaft drive: chainaspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Throttle: electronic control is describedfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON; Knock sensing: sensor-based control is described; Ignition: individual coils are describedexhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors; Emissions standard as stated: EU4dimensionsmass: 190 kg; length: 420 mm; width: 710 mm; height: 683 mm4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)Source fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainValve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Camshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangementaspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Turbochargers: two are described; Intercooler position: side-mounted; Throttle: electronic control is describedfuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Ignition: individual coils are described; Named system: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1exhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors; Emissions standard as stated: EU34.2 V8 FSI 32vSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller-finger followers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Variable valve timing or lift is described for this source entryaspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Variable-length intake: source excludes RS 4 and R8; Throttle: electronic control is describedfuel systemFuel system: high-pressure pump; Fuel system: FSI is named; Fuel supply: returnless; Pressure as stated: 100 bar; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RONignition system & engine managementKnock sensing: sensor-based control is described; Ignition: individual coils are described; Named system: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.1; RS 4 and R8 use two MED 9.1 ECUs according to the source; Emissions standard as stated: EU4exhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors4.2 V8 40vSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller followers or rockers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Camshaft drive: chainfuel system & engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Named system: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1dimensionslength: 464 mm; mass: 195 kg6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)Source fieldAdditional detailscylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: pushrods

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3.6 V8 32v 184 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077, ID code: PT
engine displacement & engine configuration3,562 cc (217.4 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 81.0 mm × 86.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.40 in), stroke ratio: 0.94:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 445.2 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.6:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque output184 kW (250 PS; 247 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
applicationAudi V8 (10/88–11/93) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 32v 169 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077, ID codes: AEW, AKJ
engine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.8:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque output169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,500 rpm; 315 N⋅m (232 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700 rpm
applicationAudi D2 A8 (AEW: 07/95–12/98, AKJ: 06/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077
engine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1 (BFL: 11.3:1)
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes191 kW (260 PS; 256 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm — AQG, AKC
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 360 N⋅m (266 lbf⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm — BFL
applicationsAudi D2 A8 (AQG: 10/98–02/01, AKC: 05/00–09/02), Audi D3 A8 (BFL: 11/02–05/06) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.0 WR8 32v 202 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 07D, ID codes: BDN (09/01–09/04), BDP (05/02–09/04)
engine displacement & engine configuration3,998.94 cc (244.0 cu in) 72° WR8 engine ; bore × stroke: 84.0 mm × 90.2 mm (3.31 in × 3.55 in), stroke ratio: 0.93:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 499.87 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 10.8:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves
aspirationBosch E-Gas drive by wire throttle but
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME electronic engine co
DIN-rated motive power & torque output202 kW (275 PS; 271 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm (11.6 bar (168 psi) MEP ); max. engine speed: 6,400 rpm (19.2 m/s )
applicationVolkswagen Passat B5.5 W8 4motion

4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 0215
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.3:1 (ABH: 10.8:1)
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — ABH
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes213 kW (290 PS; 286 bhp) at 5,900 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — AEC
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ABZ, AKG, ARS, ASG
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHK
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHC, AKH, AQJ
applicationsAudi V8 (ABH: 08/91–11/99), Audi C4 S4 (ABH: 10/92–07/94), Audi C4 S6 (AEC: 09/94–10/97), Audi C5 A6 (ARS: 04/99–05/01, ASG: 06/00–01/05), Audi D2 A8 (ABZ: 06/94–05/99, AKG: 06/97–12/98), Audi C4 S6 Plus (AHK: 06/96–10/97), Audi D2 S8 (AHC: 09/96–12/98, AKH: 08/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes220 kW (299 PS; 295 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ARS, ASG
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — AUX, AWN
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQJ, ANK
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes265 kW (360 PS; 355 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQH, AVP, AYS, BCS
applicationsAudi C5 A6 (ARS: 99–00, ASG: 00–04), Audi D2 A8 (AUX: 99–01, AWN: 01–02), Audi C5 S6 (AQJ: 99–01, ANK: 01–04), Audi D2 S8 (AQH: 05/99–02/01, AVP: 09/00–09/02, {Japan only – BCS: 09/00–02/01, AYS: 02/01–09/02}) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077.A
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 9.8:1, two oil coolers – oil:water and oil:air, two or three (dependent on target market) coolant radiators
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
aspirationturbochargers; intercoolers; Bosch E-Gas drive by wire electronic t
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 electronic eng
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 5,700–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–5,600 rpm — BCY: Audi C5 RS6 (07/02–09/04)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications353 kW (480 PS; 473 bhp) at 6,000–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–6,000 rpm — BRV: Audi C5 RS6 Plus (04/04–09/04)

4.2 V8 FSI 32v

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix/variant: 079.D
displacement & configuration4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) 90° V8 engine; 18.5 mm (0.73 in) cylinder bank offset; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore and stroke: 84.5 mm × 92.8 mm (3.33 in × 3.65 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 520.4 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 12.5:1, firing order: 1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2; water:oil lubricant cooler (RS 4/R8 utilises an additional thermostatically controlled air:oil cooler); Q7 and RS 4 utilise a wet sump system (RS 4 with additional longitudinal axis flapped baffles controlled by lateral g-force), R8 uses dry sump
cylinder block & crankcasecast iron
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves
aspirationaluminium alloy; Bosch E-Gas throttle valves; Bosch 82 mm
fuel systemFSI; direct injection
ignition system & engine managementBosch Motronic MED 9.1.1 electronic en
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications257 kW (349 PS; 345 bhp) at 6,800 rpm; 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 85% available from 2,000 rpm — BAR: Audi Q7 (03/06–05/10), Volkswagen Touareg (06/06–05/10); BVJ: Audi C6 A6 (05/06–08/11), Audi D3 A8 (06/06–07/10)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) at 7,000 rpm — CAU: Audi S5 (06/07–03/12)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) at 7,800 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7,600 rpm, 8,250 rpm rev limiter — BNS: Audi RS 4 (B7) (09/05–06/08); BYH: Audi R8 (04/07–09/10; –02/15 for facelift model with 430-hp engine)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 4000–6000 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7600 rpm, 8,500 rpm rev limiter — CFSA: Audi RS 4 (B8) (06/12–09/15); Audi RS 5 (06/2010–09/17)

4.2 V8 40v

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 079
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 1.1:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder
cylinder block & crankcasedie-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves
fuel system & engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1. electronic en
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 6,800 rpm max — Audi A6, BAT, A8 : BFM (BFM engine is belt-driven)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700–4,600 rpm, 6,500 rpm max — Audi A6 allroad : BAS
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — Audi S4 : BBK (03/03–03/09)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,200 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — Audi S4 : BHF (03/03–03/09 – US/Korea only)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,500 rpm; 435 N⋅m (321 lbf⋅ft) at 2,800–3,700 rpm — Volkswagen Phaeton : BGH, BGJ (belt-driven)
applicationsAudi B6 S4 , Audi B7 S4 , Audi C5 A6 allroad (BAS: 07/02–08/05), Audi C6 A6 (BAT: 05/04–05/06), Audi A8 (BFM: 10/02–07/10), Volkswagen Phaeton (BGJ: 05/03–07/03, BGH: 08/03–05/10)

6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)

Source fieldEngine data
engine displacement & engine configuration6,748 cc (411.8 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; bore × stroke: 104.1 mm × 99.1 mm (4.10 in × 3.90 in), stroke ratio: 1.05:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 843.5 cc per cylinder
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; OHV; 16 valves
aspirationturbocharger
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs335 kW (455 PS; 449 bhp) at 4,100 rpm; 875 N⋅m (645 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp) at 4,200 rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm — R
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs395 kW (537 PS; 530 bhp) at ?,??? rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) — Bentley Brooklands , Bentley Mulsanne Speed
applications2005 Bentley Arnage , 2006 Bentley Azure , 2008 Bentley Brooklands , 2010 Bentley Mulsanne

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3.6 V8 32v 184 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077, ID code: PT
engine displacement & engine configuration3,562 cc (217.4 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 81.0 mm × 86.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.40 in), stroke ratio: 0.94:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 445.2 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.6:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque output184 kW (250 PS; 247 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
applicationAudi V8 (10/88–11/93) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 32v 169 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077, ID codes: AEW, AKJ
engine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.8:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque output169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,500 rpm; 315 N⋅m (232 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700 rpm
applicationAudi D2 A8 (AEW: 07/95–12/98, AKJ: 06/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077
engine displacement & engine configuration3,697 cc (225.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 82.4 mm (3.33 in × 3.24 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 462.1 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1 (BFL: 11.3:1)
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch longlife spark plugs; Bosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes191 kW (260 PS; 256 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm — AQG, AKC
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 360 N⋅m (266 lbf⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm — BFL
applicationsAudi D2 A8 (AQG: 10/98–02/01, AKC: 05/00–09/02), Audi D3 A8 (BFL: 11/02–05/06) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.0 WR8 32v 202 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 07D, ID codes: BDN (09/01–09/04), BDP (05/02–09/04)
engine displacement & engine configuration3,998.94 cc (244.0 cu in) 72° WR8 engine ; bore × stroke: 84.0 mm × 90.2 mm (3.31 in × 3.55 in), stroke ratio: 0.93:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 499.87 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 10.8:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves
aspirationBosch E-Gas drive by wire throttle but
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME electronic engine co
DIN-rated motive power & torque output202 kW (275 PS; 271 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm (11.6 bar (168 psi) MEP ); max. engine speed: 6,400 rpm (19.2 m/s )
applicationVolkswagen Passat B5.5 W8 4motion

4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 0215
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 10.3:1 (ABH: 10.8:1)
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) at 5,800 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — ABH
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes213 kW (290 PS; 286 bhp) at 5,900 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm — AEC
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,000 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ABZ, AKG, ARS, ASG
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHK
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AHC, AKH, AQJ
applicationsAudi V8 (ABH: 08/91–11/99), Audi C4 S4 (ABH: 10/92–07/94), Audi C4 S6 (AEC: 09/94–10/97), Audi C5 A6 (ARS: 04/99–05/01, ASG: 06/00–01/05), Audi D2 A8 (ABZ: 06/94–05/99, AKG: 06/97–12/98), Audi C4 S6 Plus (AHK: 06/96–10/97), Audi D2 S8 (AHC: 09/96–12/98, AKH: 08/97–12/98) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kW

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 11.0:1
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy; die-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic electronic engine contr
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes220 kW (299 PS; 295 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — ARS, ASG
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — AUX, AWN
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQJ, ANK
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes265 kW (360 PS; 355 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm — AQH, AVP, AYS, BCS
applicationsAudi C5 A6 (ARS: 99–00, ASG: 00–04), Audi D2 A8 (AUX: 99–01, AWN: 01–02), Audi C5 S6 (AQJ: 99–01, ANK: 01–04), Audi D2 S8 (AQH: 05/99–02/01, AVP: 09/00–09/02, {Japan only – BCS: 09/00–02/01, AYS: 02/01–09/02}) "ID and data from ETKA".

4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 077.A
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93.0 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder; compression ratio: 9.8:1, two oil coolers – oil:water and oil:air, two or three (dependent on target market) coolant radiators
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves; timing belt
aspirationturbochargers; intercoolers; Bosch E-Gas drive by wire electronic t
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 electronic eng
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 5,700–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–5,600 rpm — BCY: Audi C5 RS6 (07/02–09/04)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes & applications353 kW (480 PS; 473 bhp) at 6,000–6,400 rpm; 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) at 1,950–6,000 rpm — BRV: Audi C5 RS6 Plus (04/04–09/04)

4.2 V8 FSI 32v

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix/variant: 079.D
displacement & configuration4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) 90° V8 engine; 18.5 mm (0.73 in) cylinder bank offset; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore and stroke: 84.5 mm × 92.8 mm (3.33 in × 3.65 in), stroke ratio: 0.91:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 520.4 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 12.5:1, firing order: 1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2; water:oil lubricant cooler (RS 4/R8 utilises an additional thermostatically controlled air:oil cooler); Q7 and RS 4 utilise a wet sump system (RS 4 with additional longitudinal axis flapped baffles controlled by lateral g-force), R8 uses dry sump
cylinder block & crankcasecast iron
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 32 valves
aspirationaluminium alloy; Bosch E-Gas throttle valves; Bosch 82 mm
fuel systemFSI; direct injection
ignition system & engine managementBosch Motronic MED 9.1.1 electronic en
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications257 kW (349 PS; 345 bhp) at 6,800 rpm; 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 85% available from 2,000 rpm — BAR: Audi Q7 (03/06–05/10), Volkswagen Touareg (06/06–05/10); BVJ: Audi C6 A6 (05/06–08/11), Audi D3 A8 (06/06–07/10)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) at 7,000 rpm — CAU: Audi S5 (06/07–03/12)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) at 7,800 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7,600 rpm, 8,250 rpm rev limiter — BNS: Audi RS 4 (B7) (09/05–06/08); BYH: Audi R8 (04/07–09/10; –02/15 for facelift model with 430-hp engine)
DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes, applications331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 4000–6000 rpm, 90% available between 2,250 and 7600 rpm, 8,500 rpm rev limiter — CFSA: Audi RS 4 (B8) (06/12–09/15); Audi RS 5 (06/2010–09/17)

4.2 V8 40v

Source fieldEngine data
identificationparts code prefix: 079
engine displacement & engine configuration4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing; bore × stroke: 84.5 mm × 93 mm (3.33 in × 3.66 in), stroke ratio: 1.1:1 – under-square/long-stroke, 521.5 cc per cylinder
cylinder block & crankcasedie-forged steel crankshaft
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 40 valves
fuel system & engine managementBosch Motronic ME 7.1.1. electronic en
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,600 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, 6,800 rpm max — Audi A6, BAT, A8 : BFM (BFM engine is belt-driven)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,200 rpm; 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 2,700–4,600 rpm, 6,500 rpm max — Audi A6 allroad : BAS
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,000 rpm; 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — Audi S4 : BBK (03/03–03/09)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) at 7,200 rpm; 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm — Audi S4 : BHF (03/03–03/09 – US/Korea only)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes246 kW (334 PS; 330 bhp) at 6,500 rpm; 435 N⋅m (321 lbf⋅ft) at 2,800–3,700 rpm — Volkswagen Phaeton : BGH, BGJ (belt-driven)
applicationsAudi B6 S4 , Audi B7 S4 , Audi C5 A6 allroad (BAS: 07/02–08/05), Audi C6 A6 (BAT: 05/04–05/06), Audi A8 (BFM: 10/02–07/10), Volkswagen Phaeton (BGJ: 05/03–07/03, BGH: 08/03–05/10)

6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)

Source fieldEngine data
engine displacement & engine configuration6,748 cc (411.8 cu in) 90° V8 engine ; bore × stroke: 104.1 mm × 99.1 mm (4.10 in × 3.90 in), stroke ratio: 1.05:1 – over-square/short-stroke, 843.5 cc per cylinder
cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloy
cylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; OHV; 16 valves
aspirationturbocharger
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs335 kW (455 PS; 449 bhp) at 4,100 rpm; 875 N⋅m (645 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp) at 4,200 rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm — R
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs395 kW (537 PS; 530 bhp) at ?,??? rpm; 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) — Bentley Brooklands , Bentley Mulsanne Speed
applications2005 Bentley Arnage , 2006 Bentley Azure , 2008 Bentley Brooklands , 2010 Bentley Mulsanne

Volkswagen Group engine directory

Additional mechanical and system details

The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.

3.6 V8 32v 184 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection

3.7 V8 32v 169 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection

3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection

4.0 WR8 32v 202 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment; variable valve timing
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection
exhaust systemcatalyst; oxygen sensing

4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection

4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kW

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection

4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-belt drive; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment
aspirationturbocharged; intercooled
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection; management or injection designation: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1
exhaust systemoxygen sensing

4.2 V8 FSI 32v

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasecast iron
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment; variable valve timing
fuel systemdirect injection; fuel-stratified injection; solenoid control or injectors; pressure stated: 100 bar
ignition system & engine managementmanagement or injection designation: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.1
exhaust systemcatalyst; oxygen sensing

4.2 V8 40v

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcaseforged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: five; total valves: 40; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment
fuel system & engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection; management or injection designation: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1

6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)

Source fieldAdditional hardware and system details
cylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloy
cylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 16
aspirationturbocharged

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3.6 V8 32v 184 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON

3.7 V8 32v 169 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON

3.7 V8 40v 191–206 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller followers or rockers; Camshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON

4.0 WR8 32v 202 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder block & crankcaseBalance shafts: counter-rotating
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller-finger followers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Variable valve timing or lift is described for this source entry; Camshaft drive: chain
aspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Throttle: electronic control is described
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON; Knock sensing: sensor-based control is described; Ignition: individual coils are described
exhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors; Emissions standard as stated: EU4
dimensionsmass: 190 kg; length: 420 mm; width: 710 mm; height: 683 mm

4.2 V8 32v 206–250 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON

4.2 V8 40v 220–265 kW

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainCamshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON

4.2 V8 40v T 331–353 kW (C5 RS6)

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Camshaft drive: belt and chain in the combined arrangement
aspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Turbochargers: two are described; Intercooler position: side-mounted; Throttle: electronic control is described
fuel system, ignition system, engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Ignition: individual coils are described; Named system: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1
exhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors; Emissions standard as stated: EU3

4.2 V8 FSI 32v

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller-finger followers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Variable valve timing or lift is described for this source entry
aspirationAir metering: hot-film or hot-wire mass-airflow sensor; Variable-length intake: source excludes RS 4 and R8; Throttle: electronic control is described
fuel systemFuel system: high-pressure pump; Fuel system: FSI is named; Fuel supply: returnless; Pressure as stated: 100 bar; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Fuel octane as stated: 95 RON
ignition system & engine managementKnock sensing: sensor-based control is described; Ignition: individual coils are described; Named system: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.1; RS 4 and R8 use two MED 9.1 ECUs according to the source; Emissions standard as stated: EU4
exhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors

4.2 V8 40v

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: roller followers or rockers; Valve clearance: hydraulic compensation; Camshaft drive: chain
fuel system & engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Fuel octane as stated: 98 RON; Named system: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1
dimensionslength: 464 mm; mass: 195 kg

6.75 V8 biturbo (Bentley)

Source fieldAdditional details
cylinder heads & valvetrainValve actuation: pushrods