The 2.0-liter 8-valve Audi ABK engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 1996 and was installed on such popular models of the German concern as 80 B4, 100 C4 and A6 C4. This power unit was equipped with a very reliable Digifant multipoint injection system.
The EA827 2.0l series includes: 2E, AAD, AAE, ABT, ABK, ADY, AGG, ABF, ACE.
Specifications
| Production years | 1991-1996 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | Digifant |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 168 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi 80 1992) — city — highway — combined |
11.3 6.0 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi 80 B4 (8C) in 1991 – 1995;
- Audi 100 C4 (4A) in 1991 – 1994;
- Audi A6 C4 (4A) in 1994 – 1996.
Disadvantages of the Audi ABK engine
- This motor is rightfully considered one of the most reliable in the class and rarely breaks down.
- The cause of unstable operation is usually a dirty idle speed controller or sensor failures.
- Also, some components of the ignition system regularly fail here.
- The timing belt changes every 90 thousand km, when it breaks, the valves most often do not bend.
- After 200,000 km of run, an oil burner and knocks of hydraulic lifters are often found.
