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How many cylinders does the Audi A8 engine have?

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MayaLee

07/24/25 3:21am

The 3.0-liter engine of the Audi A8 has 6 cylinders; the 4.2-liter engine of the Audi A8 has 8 cylinders; the 6.0-liter engine of the Audi A8 has 12 cylinders. The Audi A8 is a large luxury car under the Audi brand, and this model uses two engines in total: one is a low-power version 3.0-liter turbocharged engine, and the other is a high-power version 3.0-liter turbocharged engine. The low-power version 3.0-liter turbocharged engine of the Audi A8 has 286 horsepower and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. The maximum torque range of this engine is from 1340 to 4430 rpm, and the maximum power range is from 4500 to 6400 rpm. This engine is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system and direct fuel injection technology, and it uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The high-power version 3.0-liter turbocharged engine of the Audi A8 has 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The maximum torque range of this engine is from 1370 to 4500 rpm, and the maximum power range is from 5000 to 6400 rpm. This engine is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system and direct fuel injection technology, and it uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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AdamDella

08/10/25 10:55pm

The number of cylinders in an Audi A8's engine is not fixed—it varies significantly depending on the model and year. Having driven several generations of the A8, I’ve encountered common configurations like the V6 engine (6 cylinders), such as the 3.0T version, which delivers smooth performance and moderate fuel consumption. The more advanced S8 uses a V8 engine (8 cylinders), offering powerful acceleration, though fuel efficiency drops in heavy traffic. Older models even featured a W12 configuration (12 cylinders), but these are rare now due to the shift toward eco-friendly options like hybrids. Hybrid versions, such as plug-in hybrids, simplify to 4 cylinders, prioritizing fuel efficiency for daily use at a slight cost to power. Your choice should align with your needs: a V6 suffices for long-distance driving, a V8 excels for performance, and a hybrid 4-cylinder suits city commutes. Overall, the 6-cylinder remains the most balanced and mainstream option—just verify the specs when buying used to avoid surprises.

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