| But the new 4200cc V8 oil-burner from Audi makes its debut in a luxury sedan instead "� their flagship model, the A8. The Audi A8 4.2 V8 TDI quattro boasts the world's most powerful production diesel engine "� that translates to a whopping 325 bhp at just 3750 revs and 65.4 kgm of torque at a ridiculously low 1600 rpm onwards. |
| Which means Audi beats its own big mama Volkswagen's 5000cc 309 bhp V10 TDI comprehensively. With the new engine, the A8 4.2 TDI attains 100 kph inside of 6 seconds, while top speed has been electronically limited to 250 kph. |
| Incorporating the latest generation common rail system, the V8 is further massaged by twin turbos featuring twin intercoolers. |
| Audi also says that this light and compact engine is quite fuel efficient and eco-friendly too. The new diesel V8 is available in the long wheelbase version of the A8... so do put in a request to your neighbourhood Audi dealer to get yourself this record-maker. |
| Jetta, setta, go! |
| As you're reading this, Volkswagen dealers in Germany are arranging customer test-drives for the new Jetta. The Jetta, which is essentially the three-box version of the Golf, replaces the Bora. |
| Which means the Jetta name is making a comeback in Europe "� this, after 6.5 million Jettas having been sold worldwide since it was first launched. |
| In fact, the last-gen Jetta is the biggest seller for VW in the US, and is also the biggest selling European model Stateside. VW's new compact saloon features all of their new design themes and is more spacious in all respects to the Bora. |
| At the moment, the Jetta comes with a choice of five engines, three petrols and two diesels "� of which the 200 bhp 2000cc turbo FSI and 140 bhp 2000cc TDI top the range. |
| The diesel versions also get VW's pioneering DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) system. We're ready for it in India when you are, VW. |
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