The Audi 6.0 l V12 TDI

This second part of this paper sets out the focus of development in the fields of thermodynamics, application and exhaust treatment of the new Audi 6.0 l V12 TDI engine for the Audi Q7. The first part in the MTZ 10/2008 dealt with the design and mechanical construction for this powerful twelve-cylinder car engine. The new V12 diesel engine delivers a maximum power output of 368 kW at 3750 rpm and the extremely high torque of 1000 Nm in the engine speed range from 1750 to 3250 rpm. The engine is employed in the Audi Q7 in conjunction with a six-speed automatic gearbox and quattro drive. The complete vehicle was developed by quattro GmbH.