What is it?
2002 Audi allroad 4.2
What's special about it?
Audi claims that the application of its 4.2-liter V8 to the ruggedly capable allroad crossover SUV is a "master stroke." We'd call it a "no-brainer."
The allroad 4.2 makes 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, 50 and 37 more than the allroad 2.7T. So equipped, it will get from stationary to 60 in about 7 seconds, power flowing to all four wheels through the familiar five-speed Tiptronic automanual transmission.
New with the application of the V8 are steering wheel-mounted gear-change buttons that allow the driver to shift without taking her hands off the wheel. The transmission defaults to automatic mode after 8 seconds if the driver fails to intervene manually once more. Also new is a Sport mode for the Tiptronic tranny, which results in delayed upshifts and quicker downshifts.
Models designated 4.2 also get unique hollow-spoke 18-inch aluminum wheels, 245/45 tires and standard xenon headlights. Now if we could just get them to capitalize the 'a' in "allroad."
Why should you care?
Buying a new allroad soon? Wouldn't want you to smack your head later and cry, "I coulda had a V8!" — Christian J. Wardlaw
2002 Audi allroad 4.2
What's special about it?
Audi claims that the application of its 4.2-liter V8 to the ruggedly capable allroad crossover SUV is a "master stroke." We'd call it a "no-brainer."
The allroad 4.2 makes 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, 50 and 37 more than the allroad 2.7T. So equipped, it will get from stationary to 60 in about 7 seconds, power flowing to all four wheels through the familiar five-speed Tiptronic automanual transmission.
New with the application of the V8 are steering wheel-mounted gear-change buttons that allow the driver to shift without taking her hands off the wheel. The transmission defaults to automatic mode after 8 seconds if the driver fails to intervene manually once more. Also new is a Sport mode for the Tiptronic tranny, which results in delayed upshifts and quicker downshifts.
Models designated 4.2 also get unique hollow-spoke 18-inch aluminum wheels, 245/45 tires and standard xenon headlights. Now if we could just get them to capitalize the 'a' in "allroad."
Why should you care?
Buying a new allroad soon? Wouldn't want you to smack your head later and cry, "I coulda had a V8!" — Christian J. Wardlaw
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