Audi A6 / A8 4.2L V8 engines from 2000 to 2002, which belong to the early generation of Audi’s V8 family, used in C5 (A6) and D2 (A8) platforms.
These engines are naturally aspirated and part of the ABZ / ARU / ART / AUX / BFM engine code range. Here’s a deep dive:
🔧 Audi 4.2 V8 – 2000 to 2002 Overview
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Family | EA824 |
| Displacement | 4172cc (4.2L) |
| Configuration | V8, 40 valves (DOHC) |
| Fuel System | Bosch Motronic EFI (ME7.1/ME7.5) |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated (NA) |
| Compression Ratio | ~11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Timing | Chain-driven (rear of engine) |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD standard |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Tiptronic automatic or 6-speed manual (very rare) |
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