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3.0 TFSI®
3.0 TFSI®

The 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine benefits from the combination of Audi FSI® direct injection and supercharging to create impressive torque generated over a broad curve, making full power usable at nearly any engine speed. Audi FSI® combined with supercharging allows Audi to achieve V8 power and torque with the efficiency of a V6.*

3.0 TFSI® Specs
Horsepower 333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 325 lb-ft @ 2900 rpm
  A8 3.0T A8 L 3.0T
0-60 mph 5.5 sec. 5.5 sec.
Fuel Estimates 18/28 mpg 18/28 mpg
4.0 TFSI®
4.0 TFSI®

Featuring two turbochargers, this all-new Audi V8 engine generates a rousing 420 horsepower from just 4.0-liters of displacement, resulting in authoritative acceleration. To optimize efficiency, the start-stop efficiency system can turn off the engine at a standstill, while Audi cylinder on demand™ engine efficiency technology shuts down half the cylinders when cruising on the open road.

4.0 TFSI® Specs
Horsepower 420 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 444 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
  A8 4.0T A8 L 4.0T
0-60 mph 4.7 sec. 4.8 sec.
Fuel Estimates 16/26 mpg 17/28 mpg
6.3 FSI®
6.3 FSI®

The engineers have now fundamentally reengineered the W12 and taken it to the next level in every respect. The result is a palpable gain in power and torque, coupled with improved efficiency.*  Providing 500 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque, the Audi A8 L W12 accelerates from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds.

6.3 FSI® Specs
Horsepower 500 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque 463 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
  A8 L W12
0-60 mph 4.4 sec.
Fuel Estimates 14/21 mpg
3.0 TDI®
3.0 TDI®

With the potent combination of direct injection and turbocharging, the Audi 3.0-liter TDI® clean diesel engine delivers an impressive 406 lb-ft of torque and produces 240 hp. The TDI® clean diesel engine also meets or exceeds 50 state emissions requirements.

3.0 TDI® Specs
0-60 mph 6.4 sec.
  A8 L TDI®
Horsepower 240 hp @ 3550 rpm
Torque 406 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Fuel Estimates 24/36 mpg

The 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine benefits from the combination of Audi FSI® direct injection and supercharging to create impressive torque generated over a broad curve, making full power usable at nearly any engine speed. Audi FSI® combined with supercharging allows Audi to achieve V8 power and torque with the efficiency of a V6.*

3.0 TFSI® Engine Specification
Cylinder Block Aluminum alloy
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Bore 3.33 in. [84.5 mm]
Valve Train Hydraulic valve lifters, continuously variable intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, maintenance free chain drive
Stroke 3.51 in. [89.5 mm]
Fuel Injection Supercharged, Audi FSI® direct injection
Type 3.0-liter supercharged, DOHC V6 engine with FSI® direct injection and Audi valvelift system
Displacement 3.0 liter [182.7 cu in., 3000 cc]
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Power and Performance
Top Track Speed 130 mph
Horsepower 333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 325 lb-ft @ 2900 rpm
  A8 3.0T A8 L 3.0T
Fuel Estimates 18/28 mpg 18/28 mpg
0-60 mph 5.5 sec. 5.5 sec.
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Featuring two turbochargers, this all-new Audi V8 engine generates a rousing 420 horsepower from just 4.0-liters of displacement, resulting in authoritative acceleration. To optimize efficiency, the start-stop efficiency system can turn off the engine at a standstill, while Audi cylinder on demand™ engine efficiency technology shuts down half the cylinders when cruising on the open road.

4.0 TFSI® Engine Specification
Cylinder Block Aluminum alloy
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Bore 3.33 in. [84.5 mm]
Valve Train Hydraulic valve lifters, continuously variable intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, maintenance free chain drive
Stroke 3.51 in. [89.5 mm]
Fuel Injection/Ignition System Turbocharged, Audi FSI® direct injection
Type 4.0-liter turbocharged, DOHC V8 engine with FSI® direct injection and Audi valvelift system
Displacement 4.0 liter [243.6 cu in., 3991 cc]
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Power and Performance
Top Track Speed 130 mph
Horsepower 420 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 444 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
  A8 L 4.0T A8 4.0T
Fuel Estimates 17/28 mpg 16/26 mpg
0-60 mph 4.8 sec. 4.7 sec.
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The engineers have now fundamentally reengineered the W12 and taken it to the next level in every respect. The result is a palpable gain in power and torque, coupled with improved efficiency.*  Providing 500 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque, the Audi A8 L W12 accelerates from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds.

6.3 FSI® Engine Specification
Cylinder Block Aluminum alloy
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Bore 3.39 in. [86.1 mm]
Valve Train Hydraulic valve lifters, continuously variable intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, maintenance free chain drive
Stroke 3.56 in. [90.4 mm]
Fuel Injection/Ignition System Audi FSI® direct injection
Type 6.3-liter DOHC W12 engine with FSI® direct injection and Audi valvelift system
Displacement 6.3 liter [384.4 cu in., 6299 cc]
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Power and Performance
Top Track Speed 130 mph
Horsepower 500 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque 463 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
  A8 L W12
Fuel Estimates 14/21 mpg
0-60 mph 4.4 sec.
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With the potent combination of direct injection and turbocharging, the Audi 3.0-liter TDI® clean diesel engine delivers an impressive 406 lb-ft of torque and produces 240 hp. The TDI® clean diesel engine also meets or exceeds 50 state emissions requirements.

3.0 TDI® Engine Specification
Cylinder Block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Valve Train Hydraulic valve lifters, continuously variable intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, maintenance free chain drive
Fuel Injection Turbocharged, Audi FSI® direct injection
  A8 L TDI®
Type 3.0-liter TDI® clean diesel, turbocharged V6 with AdBlue® exhaust after-treatment, FSI® direct injection and Audi valvelift system
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Bore 3.27 in. [83.1 mm]
Stroke 3.60 in. [91.4 mm]
Displacement 117 cu in. [1917 cc]
Fuel Requirement Diesel
Compression Ratio 16.3:1
Horsepower 240 hp @ 3550 rpm
Power and Performance
0-60 mph 6.4 sec.
Top Track Speed 130 mph
  A8 L TDI®
Fuel Estimates 24/36 mpg
Torque 406 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
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