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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.8

Urban mpg: 13.7
Extra urban mpg: 30.1
Combined mpg: 20.9
CO2 (g/km): 324


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4589
Height (mm): 1415
Width (mm): 1816
Wheelbase (mm): 2648
Front track (mm): 1559
Rear track (mm): 1569
Cargo volume (litres): 460
Gross weight (kg): 2260
Kerb weight (kg): 1650
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 63


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 petrol engine mounted in front. Light-alloy cylinder heads. Intake manifold with integrated charge movement.

Management: Bosch MED 9.1 coordinated torque control with emissions within EU4 levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4163
Compression ratio: 12.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank. Exhaust valves are sodium filled. Cam followers with hydraulic valve-play compensation. Continuously variable timing on both cams.
Max. power (bhp): 414 at 7800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 317 at 5500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Permanent quattro four-wheel drive, automatic locking Torsen centre differential, electronic differential lock EDL on all driven wheels using brake application principle, ESP. Hydraulically operated single-plate dry clutch.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.667:1
2nd: 2.211:1
3rd: 1.520:1
4th: 1.133:1
5th: 0.919:1
6th: 0.778:1
Reverse: 3.333:1
Final drive: 4.111


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent four-link front suspension with virtual steering axis, anti-roll bar: single-tube shock absorbers and coil springs, radius link.

Rear: Double-wishbone rear suspension, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.10

Brakes: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, anti-lock brake system ABS, brake servo, electronic brake force distribution EBD, ventilated and perforated brake discs at front and rear, front: eight-piston high-performance brakes.

Wheels: 9J x 19-inch alloy wheels in 7-Arm double spoke design.

Tyres: 255/35 R19 Y.







 

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