Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
The 2008 S4 was the top-performer model in the Audi A4 range. It was introduced in late 2008 as a 2009 model and it lost the 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 in favor of a supercharged 3.0-liter V6.
The horsepower battle took a rest for the Audi with the introduction of the S4. The German car-maker took for granted the “less is more” saying and tried it on its A4 range. By installing a lighter V6 instead of a V8, the car-maker aimed a better weight distribution and more torque. Its main rivals, the BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG kept their V8s, with a 4.0-liter and a 6.2-liter respectively. But Audi tried to be a better daily driver.
Its exterior look was based on the 8th generation of the Audi A4. The chromed rim on the singleframe grille, with a lower silver splitter. In the rear, a quad exhaust system was peaking under the rear diffuser. On a short notice, it take a trained eye to distinguish an S4 from a standard A4.
Inside, there were also minimal differences when compared with a standard A4 model. The dashboard featured more aluminum panels and the sport-bucket seats made a small difference.
Under the hood, the Audi engineers installed a supercharged V6 engine that offered less power and more torque than the outgoing V8 unit. The main advantage was a better fuel-efficiency, with a stated economy of 24% when compared to its predecessor. The quattro all-wheel-drive system featured a Torsen center differential and an Audi Sport Rear Differential. The torque distribution for normal condition were 40/60 but up to 100% could be sent to the rear or up to 80% to the front, depending on road conditions.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TFSI 6MT AWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 245 KW @ 5500-7000 RPM 333 HP @ 5500-7000 RPM 329 BHP @ 5500-7000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 RPM 440 Nm @ 2900-5300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.7 in (4717 mm) |
Width: | 719 in (18263 mm) |
Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.6 in (1,552/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.7 in (2812 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.95 cuFT (480 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850.2 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.3 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 362 g/km |
Notes |
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Manual transmission only in US after 2011 |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TFSI 7AT AWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 245 KW @ 5500-7000 RPM 333 HP @ 5500-7000 RPM 329 BHP @ 5500-7000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 RPM 441 Nm @ 2900-5300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed S tronic direct-shift transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.7 in (4717 mm) |
Width: | 719 in (18263 mm) |
Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.6 in (1,552/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.7 in (2812 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.95 cuFT (480 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3759 lbs (1705 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4861 lbs (2205 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |