Strengths
- Aluminium body — light
- Transporter film fame
- Sleeper saloon
Weaknesses
- Aluminium body specialist repair only
- Heavy thirst
- Cabin shows its age
Notable tech
- D2 platform — aluminium space frame
- 4.2 V8
- Quattro Torsen
- Tiptronic 5AT or 6MT
Common issues
- 4.2 V8 chain front-mounted
- Aluminium body repair
- Air suspension wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across D2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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4.2 V8 quattro
BHP355
Torque420 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT