| 18 version of the engine | 1234 | | Typ | 3.7 quattro | 3.7 40V | 3.7 40V quattro | 4.2 quattro | 4.2 40V quattro |
| Engine | benzynowy | benzynowy | benzynowy | benzynowy | benzynowy |
| Type of injection | pośredni MPI | pośredni MPI | pośredni MPI | pośredni MPI | pośredni MPI |
| Engine Code | AEW, AKJ | AKC, AQG | AKC, AQG | ABZ, AKG | AQF, AUW, AUX |
| Years of mounting | 1995-1998 | 1998-2002 | 1998-2002 | 1994-1998 | 1998-2002 |
| Cylinders/valves | V8/32 | V8/40 | V8/40 | V8/32 | V8/40 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 3697 | 3697 | 3697 | 4172 | 4172 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 169/230/5500 | 191/260/6000 | 191/260/6000 | 220/300/6000 | 228/310/6200 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 315/2700 | 350/3250 | 350/3250 | 400/3300 | 410/3000-4000 |
| Timing gear | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | aut. Tiptronic 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b | aut. Tiptronic 5b |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 quattro 4gen | przedni | 4x4 quattro 4gen | 4x4 quattro 4gen | 4x4 quattro 4gen |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. |
| Front suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1725 | 1645 | 1725 | 1750 | 1750 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 | 5034/1880/1440 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 8,6 | 8,1 | 8,6 | 7,3 | 6,9 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 245 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 15,4/8,8/10,5 | 16,9/8,4/11,5 | 18,3/8,9/12,3 | 16,5/8,2/11,6 | 19,5/9,1/12,9 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 7.5 | 6.33 | 6.63 | 5.83 | 5.65 |