Audi RS Q8 performance - The four-liter twin-turbo V8 with 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque is the most powerful series-produced combustion engine in the history of Audi.

Internal combustion engines (ICE)

Engines are signature areas of excellence at Audi. The brand has played a crucial pioneering role in a host of technical fields – from TDI and TSFI powerplants to MHEV plus and alternative fuels.

Audi C-series models are lined up in a star shape in front of the round glass façade of the Audi museum mobile.

Fueled by love

Audi is launching the ninth generation of the successful C model series. It’s time for a few (love) stories.

Latest Media releases

Illustration - Audi RS 3 - 50 years of five-cylinder engines at Audi: unmistakable sound, thrilling performance, and numerous motorsport successes

12/03/2025

Technology

50 years of the Audi five-cylinder

Illustration - Audi V6 TDI – Engine View - Complete view of the Audi V6 TDI engine with 220 kW (299 hp) and 580 Nm of torque. Visible components include the charge-air cooler, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, the 48-volt belt-driven starter...

11/27/2025

Models

V6 diesel engine for Audi Q5 and Audi A6

Audi A6 Limousine - Audi is expanding the A6 model series with a sedan. It sets standards in design and aerodynamics.
Static photo,
Colour: Firmament blue metallic

04/15/2025

Models

Business class at its most elegant: the new A6 Sedan

Connected development: the Audi A6 Avant as the perfect travel companion - An Audi A6 Avant in Glacier White Metallic drives along a winding mountain pass. The horizon lies in the background.

04/09/2025

Models

Connected development: the Audi A6 Avant as the perfect travel companion

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - MHEV plus with its powertrain generator (PTG) achieves even greater efficiency with partially electric driving

01/27/2025

Models

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi

Audi SQ5 Sportback - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Grenadine red metallic

11/26/2024

Models

Dynamic and versatile: the second-generation Audi Q5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sedan - An Audi A5 Sedan drives along a coastal road. Steep cliffs can be seen in the background. The vehicle is painted in Magnet gray.

10/23/2024

Models

Impressive appearance: the new Audi A5 family on the Côte d'Azur

Audi SQ5 TFSI / Audi Q5 SUV - The new Audi Q5 and SQ5 models impress with their dynamic design and modern technology. All available variants feature the mild hybrid system MHEV plus.
Static photo,
Colour: Ultra blue metallic
Colour: Tambora grey metallic

09/02/2024

Models

The new Audi Q5 SUV: proven concept in its third generation

Audi A5 Avant - Static photo,
Colour: Horizon Blue metallic

The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.

07/16/2024

Models

The new Audi A5 models: modern sportiness meets premium proportions

Audi RS Q8, Audi RS Q8 performance - Static photo,
Audi RS Q8, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect,
Audi RS Q8 performance, Colour: Chilli red metallic

06/25/2024

Models

Audi Sport GmbH’s most powerful SUVs: The new RS Q8 performance and the updated RS Q8

06/21/2024

Technology

Back on track: lap record for Audi Sport in the compact segment

Carbon-neutral production sites: vehicles fueled with sustainable fuels at the factory - From the factory, many new Audi vehicles are delivered with the environmentally friendly fuels R33 Blue Diesel and R33 Blue Gasoline.

12/09/2022

audi.com

Carbon-neutral production sites: vehicles fueled with sustainable fuels at the factory

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel - A lot of current Audi models with V6 diesel engines up to 210 kW (286 hp) have been approved for HVO fuel.

02/23/2022

Technology

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel

Audi SQ5 TDI (until 2024) - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Glacier white

11/12/2020

Models

Sporty, powerful, and efficient: Audi presents the new generation of the SQ5 TDI

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron - Static photo

Colour: Estoril Blue crystal effect

02/13/2014

Models

Audi A3 g-tron: Advance sales get the green light

Illustration - Audi Technology Lexicon - Keyvisual Audi Technology Lexicon

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Images

Illustration - Audi RS 5 - Putting out 375 kW (510 PS), the 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine contributes noticeably more power than the previous generation. The increase of 44 kW is due to continuous performance-oriented development.

Illustration - Audi V6 TDI – Electrically Powered Compressor - Exploded view of the 48-volt electrically powered compressor (EPC) with PSM electric motor. Components shown include electronics, rotor shaft, stator, compressor wheel, housing with cooling...

Illustration - Audi V6 TDI – Engine View - Complete view of the Audi V6 TDI engine with 220 kW (299 hp) and 580 Nm of torque. Visible components include the charge-air cooler, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, the 48-volt belt-driven starter...

Illustration - Audi V6 TDI – Engine View - Complete view of the Audi V6 TDI engine with 220 kW (299 hp) and 580 Nm of torque. Visible components include the charge-air cooler, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, the 48-volt belt-driven starter...

Illustration - Audi V6 TDI – Charge-Air Routing - Illustration of the charge-air system in the Audi V6 TDI engine. Left: Standard charge-air routing with charge-air cooler and variable turbine geometry. Right: Charge-air path with activated electrically...

Illustration - Audi A6 – Drivetrain with 48-Volt MHEV Technology - Drivetrain of the Audi A6 3.0 V6 TDI quattro ultra with 48-volt MHEV system. Main components displayed: 48-volt battery, DC/DC converter, belt-driven starter generator, electrically powered...

Illustration - Audi Q5 – Acceleration Comparison - Comparison of acceleration between the new Audi Q5 V6 TDI with MHEV plus EPC and the previous generation with MHEV. After 2.5 seconds, the new model shows a clear lead on the road.

Illustration - Audi Q5 – Drivetrain with 48-Volt MHEV Technology - Illustration of the drivetrain in the Audi Q5 3.0 V6 TDI quattro ultra with mild-hybrid technology (MHEV). Key components shown: 48-volt belt-driven starter generator, 48-volt battery,...

As of: 06/30/2026

Videos

Audi Q3 SUV TFSI quattro – quattro drive and torque distribution – Animation

Audi SQ5 SUV – 3.0 V6 TFSI with MHEV plus technology – Animation

Audi A6 Avant – 3.0 V6 TFSI with MHEV plus technology – Animation

Audi Q5 – 2.0 TFSI with MHEV plus technology – Animation

Audi S5 Avant – 3.0 V6 TFSI with MHEV plus technology – Animation

Audi SQ8 – 8-cylinder TFSI engine with cylinder on demand (COD) and sport exhaust system – Animation

As of: 06/30/2026