2020 Audi SQ8 TDI – Large Performance SUV Coupe. 2020 Audi SQ8 TDI – Drive, Interior and Exterior. Color: Daytona Gray. Subscribe.
2020 Audi SQ8 TDI Specifications:
Engine type: V8 engine
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder: Roller cam follower, overhead camshafts, hydraulic valve-play compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression: 3956 / 83.0 x 91.4 / 16.0
Max. power output in kW (hp) / rpm: 320 (435) / 3750 – 4750
Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm: 900 (663.8) / 1250 – 3250
Mixture preparation: Common rail fuel injection system, intercooler
Exhaust emission control: Oxidizing catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter
Emissions standard: Emission control concept, EU6 DG
Battery in A / Ah: 380 / 68
Max. electrical output at 12V in kilowatts: 3
Drive type quattro: permanent all-wheel drive
Type of center differential: Self-locking
Clutch: Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch
Transmission type: 8-speed tiptronic / automatic: Type and design of front-axle suspension Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Type and design of rear-axle suspension: Five-link rear axle; tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Steering: Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Steering ratio: 14.6
Turning circle in m (ft): 13.3 (43.6)
Brake control system: Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Tires (basic): 285/45 R 21 113 Y XL (Extra Load)
Wheels (basic): Cast aluminum 10.0J x 21”
Top speed in km/h (mph): 250 (155.3)
Limited: yes
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph): 4.8
Fuel type / octane value: Diesel
Exterior noise level when stationary / drive-past as per ECE R51.02 / drive-past as per ECE R51.03 in db (A): 70.0 / 74 / 70
Fuel consumption, urban/extra-urban/combined in liters per 100 kilometers (US mpg): 8.6 (27.4) / 7.3 (32.2) – 7.2 (32.7) / 7.8 (30.2)
Service interval: 30,000 km (18,641.1 mi) / 2 years, whichever comes first
Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully comprehensive / part-comprehensive: 21 / 30 / 30
Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb): 2365 (5213.9) / 2440 (5379.3) / 3100 (6834.3)
Front/rear axle load limit in kg (lb): 1610 (3549.4) / 1630 (3593.5)
Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient, braked // unbraked in kg (lb): 3500 (7716.2) / 3500 (7716.2) // 750 (1653.5)
Roof load limit / permissible nose weight in kg (lb): 100 (220.5) / 140 (308.6)
Engine oil capacity, including filter (change volume) in liters (US qt): 10.6 (11.2)
Fuel tank capacity in liters (US gal): 85 (22.5)
AdBlue fuel tank capacity in liters (US gal): 24 (6.3)
Body type / number of doors: Unitary steel/aluminum composite construction / 5
Standard dimensions (length / width excluding mirrors / height with steel springs / height with air springs) in mm (ft): 5006 (16.4) / 1995 (6.6) / – / 1708 (5.6)
Width including mirrors in mm (ft): 2190 (7.2)
Wheelbase / track width front/rear in mm (ft): 2996 (9.8) / 1679 (5.51) / 1687 (5.54)
Overhang angle of air spring front/rear in degrees: 23.2 / 24.3
The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful diesel engine on the European market. It combines immense power with a high level of economy and integrates a whole package of high-tech solutions. The engine provides 320 kW (435 metric hp) and develops 900 Nm (663.8 lb-ft) of torque between 1,250 and 3,250 rpm. This allows the 4.0 TDI to accelerate the SUV coupe like a sports car: The 100 km/h (62.1 mph) mark is reached after 4.8 seconds, and the SQ8 TDI only reaches its electronic propulsion limit at 250 km/h (155.3 mph). Power transmission takes place via an eight-speed tiptronic and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
An electric powered compressor (EPC) supplements the work of the two turbochargers when starting off and when accelerating at a low engine speed, allowing the V8 TDI to always build up its power spontaneously. The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). Its belt alternator starter can recuperate during deceleration and feed power to the lithium-ion battery.
As standard, the Audi SQ8 TDI is equipped with the Audi drive select dynamic handling system and the adaptive air suspension sport with regulated damping. The air suspension varies the level position of the body by up to 90 millimeters (3.5 in), thereby allowing the vehicle to be driven on different types of terrain. Three optional top technologies, including the sport differential, provide additional vehicle dynamics, traction and stability. When the vehicle is cornering at high speed, the sport differential actively distributes drive torque between the rear wheels, adding a self-locking center differential to the quattro drive. All-wheel steering is available as an alternative to the standard progressive steering.
