2008 Audi RS 4 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Silver
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 x 9.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 19 x 9.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 190 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 420 @ 7800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 317 @ 6000 |
| Displacement | 4.2L/254 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 215.80 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 332.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 13 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.92 |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.13 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.21 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.67 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.11 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Four-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.4 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 13.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.4 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Front Tire Size | P255/35R19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/35R19 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Passenger Volume | 90.1 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.4 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 34.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 3.7 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | 28.2 in |
| Concealed rear glass phase diversity antenna system | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel-inc: audio controls, phone controls, RS 4 logo | Standard |
| 4-position intermittent front wipers-inc: heated windshield washer nozzles | Standard |
| 520 amp battery located in trunk floor | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: MP3 capability, radio data systems (RDS), "Autostore", graduate audio level adjustment (GALA), 10-speaker sound system | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat-inc: ski sack, individual locks, adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Surfboard roof antenna | Standard |
| Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: digital clock w/date, tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Color driver info display-inc: lap timer, 5-function trip computer, outside temp display, audio display, auto check system, speed warning, pictogram display | Standard |
| Front/rear hypoid gear electronically locking differential | Standard |
| (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk | Standard |
| Silk Nappa full leather seat upholstery-inc: seat piping, door inserts, front/rear armrests | Standard |
| Retained accessory pwr until front door opens-inc: windows, sunroof | Standard |
| Distinctive RS 4 aluminum finish pwr heated auto-dimming folding mirrors w/memory | Standard |
| (3) front visors-inc: RH/LH illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Advanced 2-stage front airbags w/occupant protection | Standard |
| Rear lip spoiler | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated floating disc brakes w/cross-drilled rotors, "RS" logo on calipers | Standard |
| Satellite radio prep | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) in rear seats | Standard |
| Extended range remote keyless entry-inc: rolling code, selective unlock, trunk open, panic, folding key | Standard |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Side intrusion door beams | Standard |
| Dynamic ride control-inc: central valve unit transferring pressure equally | Standard |
| Double wishbone rear suspension-inc: anti-roll bar | Standard |
| Storage tray under front seats | Standard |
| Programmable bi-xenon daytime running lights | Standard |
| quattro permanent all-wheel drive system | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission-inc: synchronized reverse gear, dual-mass flywheel | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off after (10) minutes when above freezing | Standard |
| Rear folding center armrest w/dual cupholders | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) w/traction control (ASR) | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift boot & hand brake handle | Standard |
| SIDEGUARD front/rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Auto-blink turn signals | Standard |
| 190 amp alternator | Standard |
| Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: (7) temp sensors, sun sensor, pressure sensor, charcoal & electrostatic filters | Standard |
| Rear seat belts-inc: 3-point, auto pretensioners | Standard |
| 19" x 9.0" 7-double spoke alloy wheels | Standard |
| Bi-xenon headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, adaptive front lighting system, retractable high pressure headlight washers | Standard |
| Tool kit in spare wheel well | Standard |
| RS 4 "Carbon 800" beltline trim-inc: dashboard, door panels, center console, front/rear ashtrays | Standard |
| Central locking system-inc: selective unlocking, convenience open/close for windows & sunroof, front/rear master switches w/LED lock notification, rear switch is lock-only, auto locks when vehicle reaches 5-MPH | Standard |
| Tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: pinch protection, sliding shade | Standard |
| Brushed aluminum window trim | Standard |
| Full length center console-inc: cigarette lighter, (2) outlets in console, dual adjustable cupholders, front/rear ashtrays, front folding height adjustable center armrest w/storage | Standard |
| Digital trip odometer w/service interval indicator | Standard |
| Rear Parktronic system | Standard |
| Valet key | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats w/fastening mechanism | Standard |
| Aluminum front fenders & hood | Standard |
| Tire mobility system-inc: sealant, 12-volt compressor | Standard |
| 4.2L DOHC FSI direct-injection V8 engine | Standard |
| Sport mode button-inc: louder exhaust note, more aggressive accelerator mapping | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch up/down, 2-stage button, pinch protection, illuminated driver switch w/rear lockout | Standard |
| Protective door sill trim w/RS 4 logo | Standard |
| Integrated child locks in rear doors w/adjacent emergency rear door unlock | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Flared rocker panels | Standard |
| Active front head restraints | Standard |
| P255/35R19 high performance tires | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| (4) assist handles w/slow retraction | Standard |
| Programmable bi-xenon daytime running lights | Standard |
| CAN network-inc: (3) fully functional circuits (infotainment, comfort, powertrain) | Standard |
| "RS" oval exhaust pipes & rear diffuser w/"RS" honeycomb pattern on diffuser | Standard |
| 12-way pwr heated Recaro sport seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, adjustable active head restraints, RS 4 logo in seatbacks | Standard |
| Remote trunk release w/soft touch opening | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Servotronic speed-sensitive close-ratio pwr steering | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) w/traction control (ASR) | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system-inc: backup battery, backup horn, tilt sensor, ultrasonic interior monitoring system w/defeat switch, generation III immobilizer, auto-on when vehicle is locked | Standard |
| Single-frame front grille-inc: "RS" honeycomb pattern, brushed aluminum trim | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: front/rear headliner w/fade-in/fade-out feature & time delay, glove box, cargo area, lighter & ashtray, footwells, ambient red for dash & center console, air vent controls | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| TORSEN center differential | Standard |
| Tilt/telescopic steering column | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Independent 4-link suspension-inc: virtual steering axis, anti-roll bar, single-tube shock absorbers, coil springs, radius link | Standard |
| Front seat belts-inc: 3-point, auto pretensioners, force limiters, height adjustable upper mounts | Standard |
| Bluetooth preparation | Standard |
| Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, fuel pump off, engine off, interior lights on, hazard lights on | Standard |
| (2) front fog lights | Standard |
| (1) rear fog light | Standard |
| Tire inflator kit-inc: electric pump, tire sealant | Standard |
| Passenger seat belts w/automatic locking retractor (ALR) | Standard |
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