CAUTION Early Turbo

4.2 V8 FSI

Audi · 4.2L NA V8

2003–2015

0 / 100
CAUTION

"Glorious NA V8. B6/B7 S4 = nightmare. R8/RS5 = solid. Check application."

Layout V8
Displacement 4163 cc
Power 350–450 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 0
Total Risk Cost €0–€0

Models with 4.2 V8 FSI 9

Audi A6 S6
1999–2003 AQJ/ANK 340 hp petrol
Audi A6 4.2
1999–2005 ARS/ASG/BAT 300 hp petrol
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
2006–2015 BAR/CCFA 350 hp petrol
Audi A6 RS6
2002–2004 BCY 450 hp petrol
Audi A4 RS4
2006–2008 BNS 420 hp petrol
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
2006–2010 BVJ 350 hp petrol
Audi R8 4.2 FSI
2007–2012 BYH 420 hp petrol
Audi A4 RS4
2012–2015 CFSA 450 hp petrol
Audi A5 RS5
2010–2016 CFSA 450 hp petrol

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BUY 83

2.5 TFSI I5

2.5L Turbo I5

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BUY 82

EA837 3.0T SC

3.0L SC V6

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BUY 82

EA888 Gen 4

2.0L Turbo I4

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BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3

2.0L Turbo I4

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BUY 80

3.0 V6 TDI

3.0L V6 Diesel

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BUY 78

EA211 1.4 TFSI

1.4L Turbo I4

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Tuning Potential

N/A — already high power

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi 4.2 V8 FSI reliable?

The Audi 4.2 V8 FSI scores 48/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.

What cars use the Audi 4.2 V8 FSI?

The 4.2 V8 FSI is found in:

  • A6 (1999–2003)
  • A6 (1999–2005)
  • Q7 (2006–2015)
  • A6 (2002–2004)
  • A4 (2006–2008)
  • A8 (2006–2010)
  • R8 (2007–2012)
  • A4 (2012–2015)
  • A5 (2010–2016)
How much does it cost to repair the 4.2 V8 FSI?

Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.

What years was the 4.2 V8 FSI produced?

The Audi 4.2 V8 FSI was produced from 2003 to 2015. It is a 4163cc V8 petrol na engine.

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