Audi Bns 5.0 May 2026

1. Executive Summary The Audi BNS 5.0 is a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter (3,123 cc) V6 gasoline engine produced by the Volkswagen Group (Audi AG) between approximately 2004 and 2010. It is a member of the highly successful VR6 engine family , which is characterized by a narrow 10.6° or 15° cylinder bank angle (the BNS uses a specific evolution of this design), allowing a single cylinder head and compact dimensions.

This report details its engineering, applications, performance, reliability, and legacy. | Parameter | Detail | |-----------|--------| | Engine code | BNS (also BKH, BMJ – near-identical variants) | | Production | 2004–2010 | | Configuration | 90° VR6 (later narrowed further to 15° in some interpretations; BNS uses ~10.6° included angle) | | Displacement | 3,123 cc (3.2 L) | | Bore x Stroke | 84 mm x 95.9 mm (undersquare – torque-biased) | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder (30 valves total) | | Fuel system | FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) – direct injection | | Compression ratio | 12.5:1 (very high for a non-performance engine at the time) | | Max power | 184–195 kW (250–265 PS / 247–261 hp) @ 6,300–6,500 rpm | | Max torque | 320–330 Nm (236–243 lb-ft) @ 2,500–3,500 rpm | | Redline | 6,800 rpm (soft limiter at 7,000) | | Engine management | Bosch Motronic MED 9.1 | | Emissions standard | Euro 4 | audi bns 5.0

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