AUDI Q7 3.0L TDI 6AT AWD (232 HP) ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDI 6AT AWD (232 HP) Cylinders: V6 : Displacement: 2967 cm3: Power: 171 KW @ 4000 RPM 232 HP @ 4000 RPM 229 BHP @ 4000 RPM: Torque:
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