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Drive units
4.2l V8 petrol engine
The V8 engine was optimised and further
developed especially for the Touareg,
especially for offroad use.
Technical data 4.2l V8 engine
Engine code AQF
Construction V8 engine with 90° V-angle
Displacement 4,172 cm
3
Bore 84.5 mm
Stroke 93 mm
Valves per cylinder 5
Compression ratio 11:1
Rated power 228 kW at 6200 rpm
Rated load torque 410 Nm at 3000 to
4000 rpm
Engine management Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1
Fuel ROZ 98/95 (emergency ope-
ration with ROZ 91)
Camshaft adjustment Inlet camshaft adjustment
Exhaust emission stan-
dard
EU 4 / LEV
S297_101
350
250
150
50
2000
4000 6000
rpm
S297_072
Torque and performance chart
225
175
50
25
Torque (Nm) Performance (kW)
400
300
200
100
0
75
100
125
150
200
450
250
500
● Three-stage variable intake manifold
● Double-flow intake with dual HFM
● Water-cooled 190 A alternator
● Fording seals
● Crankcase with large flangepiece
● Crankshaft with 10-hole flange
● New oil filter module
● Poly-V drive with 7 grooves
● Fordable auxiliary assemblies
● Offroad-capable oil intake
● Return flow-free fuel system
● Operating safety at 100% incline or
decline and 70% lateral slope
Modifications to the Touareg
