2008 Audi RS4 Sedan
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- Photo: 2007 Audi RS4 Avant Quattro 4.2 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Audi RS4 Quattro 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Streetcarl Other side (6751987541) by Ben, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Audi RS4 Avant Quattro 4.2 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi RS4 B7 interior by Afrank99, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Audi RS4 Sedan is a 414-hp 4.2-liter V8 sedan with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $66,910 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 414 horsepower at 7,800 rpm, spinning to a 8,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The RS4 measures 180.7 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,638 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $66,910 ($101,002 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $67,685 ($102,172 *) |
| Destination Charge | $775 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L FSI V8, naturally aspirated, DOHC 32-valve |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 414 hp @ 7,800 rpm |
| Redline | 8,000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive (Torsen-based, 40:60 default front/rear torque split) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (Getrag) |
| 1st Gear | 3.667 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.211 (68 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 (99 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.133 (133 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.919 (164 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.778 (194 mph **) |
| Final Drive | 4.111 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.4 x 1.34 in (365 x 34mm), Brembo 8-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.8 x 0.87 in (324 x 22mm), single-piston floating caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19x9 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19x9 in |
| Tires Front | 255/35R19 |
| Tires Rear | 255/35R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.7 in |
| Width | 76.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,638 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi RS4.
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Audi RS4
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi RS4. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 AUDI RS4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.