The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

240 kW/326 bhp and 760 Nm of torque – Audi proudly presents the most powerful diesel SUV on the world market. A state-of-the-art eight-cylinder engine with common rail fuel injection and Piezo injectors not only stands out on account of its sheer output but also demonstrates outstanding efficiency: the 4.2 TDI has an average fuel consumption of just 11.1 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres.

The Audi Q7 places the concentrated power of the V8 TDI, an engine with a displacement of 4.2 litres, into a vehicle concept that impresses with its versatile sportiness. Even at its debut, the Q7 model series set new standards in its segment. Now the 4.2 TDI is moving the bar even higher.

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SCCA Communications Ooltewah, Tenn. – 2/28/2007 - As the motorsports industry becomes increasingly concerned with cleaner fuel sources, one SPEED World Challenge team has put its money where its mouth is to lead the charge for a production-based diesel race car.

Jim Osborn of Ooltewah, Tenn. , and Chili Pepper racing will campaign a Volkswagen Jetta TDI in the 2007 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship, marking what is believed to be the first production-based diesel car to race in a professional U.S.-based road racing series.

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