Technical specifications for engine VK56DE, and cars using it.

Overview

production years : 2003-2015
displacement (cc) : 5552
fuel system : distributed injection (VK56DE)
direct injection (VK56VD)
power (hp) : 305 – 325 (VK56DE)
390 – 405 (VK56VD)
408 – 420 (VK56VD for sports sedans)
cylinder_block : aluminum
compression ratio : 9.8 (VK56DE)
10.8 (VK56VD)
11.5 (VK56VD for sports sedans)
recommended engine oil : 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40
engine oil capacity (litre) : 6.5
fuel type : petrol
euro standards : EURO 4 (VK56DE)
EURO 5 (VK56VD)
weight (kg) : 240 (VK56DE)
225 (VK56VD)
manufacturer : Decherd Plant
also called : VK56
configuration : V8
valves per cylinder : 4
oil consumption : up to 1000
oil change interval : 10000
Torque : 520 – 535 (VK56DE)
530 – 560 (VK56VD)
550 – 565 (VK56VD for sports sedans)
cylinder bore (mm) : 98
piston stroke (mm) : 92
engine lifespan (km) : ~400 000