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4.2 V8 TDI (Technically – 4.1 L) CR 235-257kW
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: 057.C |
| engine configuration & engine displacement | 90° V8 engine , Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel; 4,134 cc (252.3 cu in); bore x stroke: 83.0 mm × 95.5 mm (3.27 in × 3.76 in), stroke ratio : 0.87:1 – undersquare/long-stroke, 516.7 cc per cylinder, 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing, compression ratio: 16.5:1, water-cooled alternator |
| cylinder block & crankcase | cast iron; cast aluminium alloy |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; 32 valves |
| aspiration – automotive | turbochargers; intercoolers; turbocharger |
| aspiration – Marine | turbocharger; intercooler |
| fuel system & engine management | CR; common rail; Bosch EDC16 CP electronic engine contr; Bosch MDC Marine Diesel Control on Mar; timing belt |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | BMC: 235 kW (320 PS; 315 bhp) |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | BVN: 240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) at 3,750 rpm; 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600-3,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | BTR: 240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) at 3,750 rpm; 760 N⋅m (561 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800-2,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | CCFA: 250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | CEM: 257 kW (349 PS; 345 bhp) at 4,200 rpm; 800 N⋅m (590 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | CTEC: 283 kW (385 PS; 380 bhp) at 3,750 rpm; 850 N⋅m (627 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-2,750 rpm |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | applications |
| DIN-rated power & torque outputs, ID codes | Audi D3 A8 4.2 TDI quattro (BMC: 01/05-06/05, BVN: 07/05->), Audi Q7 4.2 TDI (BTR: 03/07-06/09, CCFA: 06/09->), Volkswagen Marine TDI 350-8 (CEM: 02/09->), Volkswagen Touareg , Porsche Cayenne |
4.0 V8 TDI 310-320kW
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: EA 898 |
| engine configuration & engine displacement | 90° V8 engine , Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel; 3,956 cc (241.4 cu in); bore x stroke: 83.0 mm × 91.4 mm (3.27 in × 3.60 in), stroke ratio : 0.91:1 – undersquare/long-stroke, 494.5 cc per c[ylinder, 90 mm (3.54 in) cylinder spacing, compression ratio : 16.0:1, water-cooled alternator |
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4.2 V8 TDI (Technically – 4.1 L) CR 235-257kW
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | cast iron; aluminium alloy; specified connecting rods: fracture-split connecting rods; main bearings: five |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 32; double overhead camshaft; hydraulic valve-clearance adjustment |
| aspiration – automotive | variable-geometry turbocharger; turbocharged; intercooled; pressure stated: 2.5 bar; pressure stated: 1.7 bar; the source notes a Q7 exception |
| aspiration – Marine | turbocharged; intercooled |
| fuel system & engine management | common rail mentioned; piezo injectors; pressure stated: 1,600 bar; pressure stated: 2,000 bar; management or injection designation: Bosch EDC16 |
| exhaust system | diesel particulate filter |
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1384573038; accessed 2026-11-10.