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Audi of America
Technical Specifications
2012 Audi A7 3.0T
ENGINE:
Type
V6, supercharged, spark-ignition direct injection
Arrangement
Front mounted, longitudinal
Bore
3.33 in.
84.5 mm
Stroke
3.50 in.
89 mm
Displacement
2995 cc
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded (91 AKI)
Horsepower (SAE)
310 hp
@ 5500-6500
rpm
Max. Torque
325 lbs. ft.
@ 2900-4500
rpm
ENGINE DESIGN:
Cylinder block
Aluminium alloy
Cylinder head
Aluminium alloy
Valve train / intake
DOHC, mechanical charger module with 2 intercoolers, 2 charge movement plaps, chain driven,
continuous camshaft adjustment for the intake and exhaust valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Firing order
1 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 5
Fuel injection / Ignition system
fully electronic management with drive-by-wire throttle control, petrol direct injection, cylinder-selective lamda control
mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, mainfold-pressure controlled system
Emission system
two close-coupled ceramic main catalytic converters
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Battery
volts
amp/hr
Alternator
volts
190 amp
DRIVETRAIN:
Transmission
8-speed automatic with Tiptronic® and DSP (Dynamic Shift Program)
Type
quattro Tiptronic
Automatic
Gear ratios:
1st
4.714
2nd
3.143
3rd
2.106
4th
1.667
5th
1.285
6th
1.000
7th
0.839
8th
0.667
Reverse
3.317
Final Drive
2.848
Front Differential
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
Center Differential
Torque sensing differential providing automatic and
variable front to rear power proportioning
Rear Differential
Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
STEERING:
Type
Electromechanical with Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion
Ratio
15.87:1
Turns (lock-to-lock)
Turning circle (curb-to-curb)
39.0 ft.
11.9 m
SUSPENSION:
Front
Five-link, anti roll bar, twin-tube-gas-filled shock absorbers
Rear
Trapezoidal-link, twin-tube-gas-filled shock absorbers
BRAKES:
Electronic stability program (ESP) with anti-lock brake, electronic rear brake pressure proportioning,
vacuum power assist, asbestos free linings, dual diagonal circuits
Front, size and type
14.0 in.
356 mm
- Ventilated disc
Rear, size and type
13.0 in.
330 mm
- Ventilated disc
2012 Model Year
A7 3.0T Technical Specifications
