The 2.0-liter Audi BHZ turbo engine was installed only in the second-generation Audi S3 (8P) from 2006 to 2008. It was the most powerful engine of the first generation of the EA113 2.0 TFSI family.
Compared with the 200-hp AXX and BWA, it received strengthened pistons, connecting rods and bearings, a reinforced cylinder block and a larger BorgWarner K04 turbocharger. It produces 265 PS and 350 Nm. Like other EA113 TFSI engines, it has a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve head, direct injection, a timing belt with a chain between the camshafts and a phase shifter on the intake camshaft.
EA113-TFSI family: AXX, BPY, BWA, BHZ, CDL.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 265 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt + chain |
| Phase regulator | on the intake shaft |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner K04 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi S3 2 (8P) in 2006 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the Audi BHZ engine
- The cam follower of the high-pressure fuel pump wears and can damage the camshaft lobe if it is not replaced in time;
- Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on the intake valves;
- The crankcase ventilation valve and the turbo diverter valve often fail;
- The timing belt must be replaced on schedule, since the valves bend if it breaks.
Frequently asked questions about the Audi BHZ
How much power does the Audi BHZ make?
The Audi BHZ develops 265 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
Does the Audi BHZ have a timing belt or chain?
Timing drive of the Audi BHZ: belt + chain.
Is the Audi BHZ turbocharged?
Yes, the Audi BHZ is turbocharged (BorgWarner K04).
Does the Audi BHZ need valve clearance adjustment?
No, the Audi BHZ has hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances do not need to be adjusted.
What cars was the Audi BHZ installed on?
Audi S3 2 (8P) in 2006 - 2008.
What are the common problems of the Audi BHZ?
The cam follower of the high-pressure fuel pump wears and can damage the camshaft lobe if it is not replaced in time. Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on the intake valves. All known problems.
