Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro: The world's most powerful diesel-engined car

Audi gave the A8 a new diesel-engine with now 240 kW (326 bhp) and the Audi A8 is now the world's most powerful diesel-engined car. And by the way: one of the most beautiful and with the most pleasure to drive also!

With this extremely impressive power output, the new Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro puts itself ahead of all the other diesel-engined cars on the international market. The entirely redeveloped 4.2-litre, eight-cylinder biturbo engine accelerates the lightweight saloon with its aluminium body from 0 to 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) in just 5.9 seconds. The top speed is electronically restricted to 250 km/h. In addition to these dynamic qualities, the new power plant displays the kind of refinement that sets standards even in the top segment of the motoring world, and ennobles the A8 4.2 TDI quattro, turning it into the perfect long-distance touring saloon.

Source: Fourtitude

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro: The world's most powerful diesel-engined car

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