Engine Cylinder Deactivation

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When paired with quattro all-wheel drive, the 4.0 TFSI now accelerates the A8 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.5 seconds. Under partial load, the Audi cylinder on demand (COD) system deactivates four of the eight cylinders.

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Cylinder deactivation (ACT)
Zylinderabschaltung (ZAS)

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