Torquiest Diesel Cars Of All Time
Top 20

The Highest Torque Diesel Cars Ever
These cars have the most torque of any production diesel only cars ever!
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2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI (4L)
Total Torque: 738 lb·ft
1st-
- 5.9 L V12 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 5.5 seconds
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- 493 BHP
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- 25 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5-7 Seats
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- 775-2,035 L
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- 2,680 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 738 lb·ft, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI takes first place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats and was sold from 2009 to 2012.
It is also joint 1st in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever. -
2019 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
Total Torque: 664 lb·ft
2nd-
- 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 415 BHP
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- 29.4 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 810-1,800 L
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- 2,070 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 664 lb·ft, the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI takes joint second place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2020.
It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Volkswagen Cars Ever. -
2017 Bentley Bentayga Diesel
Total Torque: 664 lb·ft
3rd-
- 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 168 mph
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- 4.8 seconds
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- 429 BHP
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- 35.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5-7 Seats
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- 431-1,774 L
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- 2,499 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 664 lb·ft, the Bentley Bentayga Diesel takes joint second place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
It is also 7th in The Best MPG Bentley Cars Ever. -
2016 Audi SQ7 TDI (4M)
Total Torque: 664 lb·ft
4th-
- 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 4.8 seconds
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- 429 BHP
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- 39.2 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5-7 Seats
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- 805 L
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- 2,345 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 664 lb·ft, the Audi SQ7 TDI takes joint second place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2019.
It is also joint 7th in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever. -
2017 Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo (971)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
5th-
- 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 175 mph
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- 4.5 seconds
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- 416 BHP
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- 42.2 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 520-1,390 L
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- 2,170 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo takes joint fifth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
It is also joint 12th in The Highest Torque Estates Ever. -
2016 Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel (971)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
6th-
- 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 177 mph
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- 4.5 seconds
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- 416 BHP
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- 42.2 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 495-1,304 L
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- 2,125 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel takes joint fifth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2020.
It is also joint 31st in The Highest Torque Porsche Cars Ever. -
2014 Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (958)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
7th-
- 4.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 157 mph
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- 5.4 seconds
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- 380 BHP
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- 35.3 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 670-1,780 L
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- 2,290 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Porsche Cayenne S Diesel takes joint fifth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2018.
It is also joint 31st in The Highest Torque Porsche Cars Ever. -
2013 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro (D4)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
8th-
- 4.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 4.7 seconds
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- 380 BHP
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- 39.2 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 490 L
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- 2,115 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro takes joint fifth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
It is also joint 23rd in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever. -
2013 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro (D4)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
9th-
- 4.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 380 BHP
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- 38.7 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 520 L
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- 2,170 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro takes joint fifth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
It is also joint 23rd in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever. -
2012 Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (958)
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
10th-
- 4.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 157 mph
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- 5.7 seconds
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- 377 BHP
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- 34 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 670-1,780 L
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- 2,270 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Porsche Cayenne S Diesel takes joint fifth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2012 to 2014.
It is also joint 31st in The Highest Torque Porsche Cars Ever. -
2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50
Total Torque: 627 lb·ft
11th-
- 4.9 L V10 Bi-Turbo
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- 146 mph
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- 6.7 seconds
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- 345 BHP
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- 23.7 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 555-1,570 L
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- 2,677 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 627 lb·ft, the Volkswagen Touareg R50 takes joint fifth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2008 to 2010.
It is also 2nd in The Highest Torque Volkswagen Cars Ever. -
2021 Alpina XD3 (G01)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
12th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 166 mph
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- 4.6 seconds
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- 389 BHP
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- 39.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 550-1,600 L
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- 2,070 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina XD3 takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2021.
It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Alpina Cars Ever. -
2021 Alpina XD4 (G02)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
13th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 167 mph
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- 4.6 seconds
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- 389 BHP
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- 39.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 525-1,430 L
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- 2,070 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina XD4 takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2021.
It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Alpina Cars Ever. -
2020 Alpina D5 S AWD (G30)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
14th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 178 mph
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- 4.4 seconds
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- 402 BHP
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- 33.6 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 530 L
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- 1,935 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina D5 S AWD takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2024.
It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Alpina Cars Ever. -
2020 Alpina D5 S Touring AWD (G31)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
15th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 176 mph
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- 4.6 seconds
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- 402 BHP
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- 32.5 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 560-1,700 L
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- 2,020 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina D5 S Touring AWD takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2024.
It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Alpina Cars Ever. -
2017 Alpina D5 S Bi-Turbo AWD (G30)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
16th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 178 mph
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- 4.4 seconds
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- 383 BHP
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- 42.8 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 530 L
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- 1,855 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina D5 S Bi-Turbo AWD takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
It is also joint 13th in The Best MPG Alpina Cars Ever. -
2017 Alpina D5 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD (G31)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
17th-
- 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 176 mph
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- 4.6 seconds
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- 383 BHP
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- 40.9 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 570-1,700 L
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- 1,960 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Alpina D5 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Alpina Cars Ever. -
2014 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
18th-
- 4.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 150 mph
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- 5.8 seconds
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- 335 BHP
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- 31 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 580-1,642 L
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- 2,297 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2015.
It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque Volkswagen Cars Ever. -
2010 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro (D4)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
19th-
- 4.1 L V8 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 5.5 seconds
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- 345 BHP
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- 37.2 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 510 L
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- 1,995 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2013.
It is also joint 32nd in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever. -
2010 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro (D4)
Total Torque: 590 lb·ft
20th-
- 4.1 L V8 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 5.6 seconds
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- 345 BHP
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- 36.2 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 510 L
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- 2,120 kg
- Front - AWD
With a total torque output of 590 lb·ft, the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro takes joint twelfth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2013.
It is also joint 32nd in The Highest Torque Audi Cars Ever.



















