Technical Features
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Fuel Straight Injection
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Roller cam rocker arms with hydraulic lifters
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Chain drives for camshafts and accessories
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Variable camshaft adjustment for intake and exhaust
camshafts
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Two-stage magnesium variable inlet manifold with
integrated tumble flap (not fitted in RS4)
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Drive-by-wire throttle control
For compliance with exhaust emission standards
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LEV II
RS4 4.2L V8 FSI Engine
The main technical differences between the base engine
and the high-revving engine lie in the following:
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Crankshaft/connecting rods/pistons
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Timing gear
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Cylinder head
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Oil supply
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Engine cooling
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Intake path
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Exhaust system
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Engine management
For an exact description of the differences, please refer to
the relevant sections in this SSP.
Introduction
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