Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP engine DIY maintenance and service manual

General Information

Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP is an 4163 cc (3.66 UK qt.) internal combustion reciprocating V8 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 84.5 mm × 92.8 mm (3.33 in × 3.65 in). This engine was rated 257 kW (344.64 hp). It was used in Volkswagen cars.

Engine Performance Rating

SAE J1349 (SAE Net)

Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter	Output
Power Rating	257 kW (344.64 hp)

Specifications

General

Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP engine general specifications.
Parameter	Value
Type	Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cylinder Configuration	V8
Engine Displacement	254.04 in³254.04 in³4163 cc
Bore	3.33 in3.33 in84.5 mm
Stroke	3.65 in3.65 in92.8 mm

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Engine head and valvetrain

Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter	Value
Valvetrain Type	DOHC
Valves per Cylinder	4

Fuel Injection

Volkswagen gasoline V8 4.2 Liters BAR 345 HP fuel injection specifications.
Parameter	Value
Injection Type	GDI