Audi has a new addition to its family of V engines. The 4.0l V8 TFSI Firstly, the heat generated under the bonnet by the HSI confi gura
is the fi rst eight cylinder petrol engine to feature twin exhaust tion had to be taken into consideration. On the other hand, the
turbocharging and FSI technology. The engine is based on the statutory regulations concerning pedestrian safety had to be met.
4.2l V8 FSI naturally aspirated engine of the Audi A8 ’12. The basic The engine has a wide range of power outputs to accommodate
engine derives largely from the 4.2l V8 FSI. To improve fuel various Audi models. Furthermore, other Group brands also use
economy, the displacement was reduced to 4.2 litres from this unit in their models.
4.0 litres.
Another active measure for reducing displacement is cylinder on The 4.0l V8 TFSI engine employs all the technologies from Audi’s
demand . This system allows the engine to operate more effi modular effi ciency platform. These range from the start stop
ciently at partial load. Another key feature is the HSI Hot Side system and the recuperation system to a broad array of friction
Inside confi guration. For this purpose, both exhaust turbocharg reducing measures. The V8 is assembled at Audi’s Hungarian plant
ers are integrated in the inside V of the cylinder block. Even the in Györ using high end technologies such as plate honing .
charge air cooler is housed here. One of the major development
challenges was fi nding space for the engine in the engine bay.
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In this Self Study Programme you will learn about the technology What does cylinder on demand do and how is this imple
of the 4.0l V8 TFSI engine. When you have worked your way mented
through this Self Study Programme, you will be able to answer the What are the special features of the 2nd generation thermal
following questions management system
How is the basic engine designed What aspects of the engine management system have changed
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Eight-speed Automatic Gearboxes 0BK and 0BL
Rear Axle Drives 0BF and 0BE – Sport Differential
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