For the first time in its history, Audi presents a high performance ten cylinder engine the V10 FSI engine.
Fitted in the Audi S6 and S8 models, it underscores the specific attributes of pronounced sportiness and
supreme comfort. This combination of ten cylinders and FSI technology gives Audi a unique technological
position on the market.
The V10 belongs to the next generation of Audi V engines, all of which have a 90 degree included angle and a
spacing of 90 millimetres between cylinder centres. Compared to the engine in the Lamborghini Gallardo, which
has a spacing of 88 millimetres between cylinder centres, the Audi engine has several new features in key areas.
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Reference
Content wise, this SSP supplements SSP 377.
Table of contents
5.2 litre V10 FSI engine
Performance features . 4
Basic engine . .5
Crankshaft assembly . 6
Visco vibration damper . 7
Chain drive .9
Cylinder head . .10
Crankcase ventilation .12
Oil circuit . .14
Water circulation system . .16
Air intake in the Audi S8 .18
Fuel system in the Audi S8 .22
Exhaust system . .26
System overview Bosch MED 9.1 in the Audi S8 .28
CAN data bus interfaces .30
Operating modes .31
The self study programme teaches the design and function of new vehicle models,
new automotive components or new technologies. Reference Note
The Self Study Programme is not a Repair Manual
The values given are intended as a guideline only and refer
to the software version valid at the time of publication of the SSP.
For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature.
5.2 litre V10 FSI engine
Performance features
The engine code is located at the front above the
vibration damper on the right hand side adjacent
the oil pressure switch.
Torque/power curve 376 005
360 720 350 700
320 640 300 600
280 560
250 500
240 480
200 400 200 400
160 320 150 300
Audi S6 Audi S8
120 240 100 200
kW Nm
40 80 50