2008 Audi RS 4 Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2008 Audi RS 4 Base is a All-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 4.2L V8 DOHC 32-valve engine which outputs 420 hp @ 7800 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2008 Audi RS 4 Base has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 1795 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 Audi RS 4 Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Park distance sensor and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitor It has 18'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 459 N.m of torque and a top speed of 275 km/h. The 2008 Audi RS 4 Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 11.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 16.9 L/100km in the city and 10.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 94,200

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Want high-end sports car performance, but need an actual backseat and trunk? The 2008 Audi RS 4 may be just what the doctor ordered, as it's more fun than an M5 and much less expensive. No one will ever call it cheap, though.

Audi made a giant leap when it shoehorned a V8 into a compact luxury sedan with the S4. To make sure it wasn't quickly outdone by its perpetual rivals from Munich and Stuttgart, the 2008 Audi RS 4 is its pre-emptive strike of sorts, boasting a manic 420-horsepower V8 attached to a tweaked version of the Quattro all-wheel-drive system that skews power to the rear wheels. Beyond its fiercer V8, the RS 4 further differs from the relatively tame S4 via a more sporting chassis, bigger brakes and 19-inch wheels. These additions create a car that is simply superb in all the areas that make a top-notch performance car: acceleration, braking, ride quality and cornering.

For 2008, the RS 4 sedan is joined by a Cabriolet model that will be available in limited numbers. With the same supremely powerful V8 squeezed under its hood, the RS 4 Cabriolet should provide some of the most topless fun one can have outside the Playboy mansion. Like the tamer S4, the convertible version has less aggressively bolstered sport seats and a slightly different interior design, as well as obvious reductions in body rigidity.

As BMW and Mercedes prepare to up the ante in the ever-increasing horsepower war with their respective new M3 and C63 AMG, Audi can rest assured that it already has a thoroughly awesome weapon ready for battle. In a comparison test, we even picked the RS 4 over the BMW M5. The shocking price tag attached to the 2008 Audi RS 4 (and its new competitors) will probably make some people think twice about ponying up that much for a compact sedan, but between its power, agility and utility, the Audi makes a rational case for itself against similarly priced sports cars and larger luxury sedans.

The 2008 Audi RS 4 is a compact ultra-performance car based on the Audi A4, and it's available in sedan and convertible body styles. Standard features include 19-inch wheels with 255/35 high-performance tires, Dynamic Ride Control suspension, xenon headlights, Recaro sport seats with power adjustment (the Cabriolet has less aggressive, non-Recaro seats) and front seat heaters. Silk napa leather upholstery, carbon-fiber cabin trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-speaker audio system with six-disc CD changer, a sunroof (on the sedan, obviously) and rear park assist are also standard.

A premium package is optional on the sedan and includes auto-dimming mirrors, a navigation system, an upgraded Bose audio system with satellite radio, heated rear seats, Homelink, a power rear sunshade and Bluetooth capability. These items are all standard on the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolet. Integration for an iPod is a stand-alone option on the sedan and a no-cost option in place of the standard six-CD changer on the Cabriolet. The Titanium and Audi Exclusive Packages add special exterior and interior trim features to the RS 4 sedan.

A 4.2-liter V8 engine powers the RS 4. Equipped with direct fuel injection and sporting a 12.5:1 compression ratio, this powerhouse makes 420 hp and 317 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox (the only transmission offered) sends the power to all four wheels through Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which has a 40/60 front-to-rear power split in this application. During instrumented testing, an RS 4 sedan shot to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 13 seconds at 107 mph, which should be good enough to hang with the new M3 and C63 AMG.

Stability control, antilock brakes, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags are all standard on the 2008 Audi RS 4. (The Cabriolet doesn't have the curtains, though). Official crash tests have not been performed on the RS 4, but one could assume with fair confidence that its scores would be similar to the good ratings achieved by the regular A4 sedan.

With more than 400 hp and the grip of all-wheel drive, the 2008 Audi RS 4 has no problem catapulting itself off the line or out of a corner. With a broad torque spread, there's always power on tap. Apart from the incredible acceleration, the RS 4 makes a strong showing in the braking and handling departments. Through the curves, the RS 4 is a composed master despite its hefty curb weight. Inside Line testers recorded a slalom speed of 70.6 mph, which puts the RS 4 in an elite circle of cars with four doors. In fact, we awarded it first place in a comparison test against the BMW M5. Confidence and grip from the front tires are superb, balance is good and steering feel at speed is better than any Audi we've ever driven.

Audi consistently produces some of the finest automobile interiors, and the 2008 RS 4 is no exception. The sedan design differs slightly from the Cabriolet's, but both models feature superb materials, excellent fit and finish, and efficient controls. The navigation system isn't the most user-friendly design, though. As a serious performance car, the S4 sedan is saddled with standard Recaro front seats, which feature aggressive bolstering to hold one in place when zipping around corners. Although the rear seat is fine for small children, adults seated back there will likely complain about a shortage of legroom. Of course, it's a welcome amount of space compared to sports cars that offer similar performance.

The RS 4 is one of the best handling cars -- with either two or four doors -- we have driven recently. The DRC suspension, which controls pitch and roll via fluid transfer between diagonally-connected dampers that share a central reservoir, makes the RS 4 feel incredibly balanced no matter the speed or road conditions. At the same time, the ride, though firm, remains comfortable enough to not rattle your teeth. The combination of DRC and a sport-tuned all-wheel-drive system produces an incredible level of cornering grip that, in concert with the responsive and communicative steering, allows the driver to place the RS 4 exactly where desired, and the big disc brakes provide confident and impressive stopping power. The growl and responsiveness of the V8, however, is more like an American muscle car. Pushing the dash-mounted "S" button invokes the Sport Mode for an even louder exhaust note and quicker throttle response -- the latter best suited for the track. Audi claims acceleration for zero to 60 miles per hour of 4.8 seconds, but that seems conservative.

4.2-Liter FSI V8 EngineThe heart of the RS 4 is the high-revving 420-horsepower V8. It responds instantly to any degree of accelerator-pedal pressure in any part of its wide-ranging operating band. Adding to the rush of instant acceleration is an exhaust note that ranges from a low growl to a high-pitched wail as the engine works toward its redline at 8250 rpm. Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)The simple, but extremely effective, Dynamic Ride Control works better than many electronically-adjustable suspension setups in adapting to changing road conditions. It provides a firm ride that never seems to get caught out by dips, potholes or other irregularities in the road surface. The result is a car that responds with a high degree of precision in practically all driving situations.

Carbon fiber, aluminum and leather dominate the interior, with the steering wheel, shift knob and emergency brake handle covered in leather with grippy perforations. Thickly-bolstered Recaro sports seats, supportive but a bit snug, are covered in luxurious Nappa hide with embossed RS 4 logos in the upper backrest. The pedals, including a substantial-sized left footrest, feature aluminum accents. A stopwatch with lap timer function has been added to the standard full-color LCD display panel that dominates the center stack.

The 2008 Audi RS 4 pushes the already-aggressive stance of regular production Audis, with boldly-contoured fender flares draped over seven-spoke 19-inch wheels that have, in comparison to the S4, been stretched farther apart by 1.5 inches in front and 1.9 inches in the rear. To save weight, the front fenders and hood are aluminum. Flared lower side sills enhance the effect of the 1.2-inch lower suspension height, the rear deck lid incorporates a spoiler lip that flows into the rear fender contours (Sedan only) and aluminum-colored side mirrors are mounted on twin-stalk pedestals. Up front, the grille opening is basic black honeycomb discretely accented with narrow silver bright-work. Cabriolet models features a power folding cloth soft top that tucks away beneath a body-colored tonneau cover.

The list of standard equipment for the RS 4 includes a 420-horsepower 4.2-liter V8, six-speed manual transmission and permanent all-wheel drive. Other features include a 1.2-inch lower ride height, Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) suspension, 19 x 9.0-inch alloy wheels with 255/35 tires and large brakes that feature cross-drilled rotors and are cooled from ducts in the undertray. Standard equipment also includes dual-zone climate control, a 10-speaker audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 capability, multi-function steering wheel controls, 12-way power-adjustable leather Recaro sports seats with memory, rear parking sensors, power glass sunroof or power operated cloth top, five-function trip computer and heated windshield, headlamp washers and exterior mirrors. The safety items include dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, side-curtain airbags (Sedan only), tire pressure monitoring system, automatic self-leveling Bi-xenon headlamps and adaptive front lighting that pivots with the steering at certain speeds.

Since the RS 4 Sedan is marketed as an exclusive vehicle tailored for luxury sport driving enthusiasts, the list of options is a short one. A Premium Package includes a DVD-based navigation system, Bose premium sound, HomeLink, Bluetooth phone preparation and heated rear seats. These features are standard on the Cabriolet, which has no options. Other packages for the Sedan include the Titanium and Exclusive. Rear-seat side airbags are a stand-alone option on the Sedan. No-charge options allow for deletion of the sunroof and substituting brushed aluminum for the carbon fiber interior trim.

The RS 4 is powered by a high-performance, normally-aspirated version of the 4.2-liter V8 used in the A6, A8, and Q7. The four-valve, all-aluminum engine features FSI direct gasoline injection, delivers a maximum of 317 pound-feet of torque at 5500 rpm, with 90 percent of that torque available between 2250 and 7600 rpm, and makes 420 horsepower at 7800 rpm. It thus achieves the traditional high-performance target of 100 horsepower per liter, and gives the RS 4 a weight-to-power ratio of just 10.6 pounds per horsepower. 4.2-liter V8 420 horsepower @ 7800 rpm 317 lb.-ft. of torque @ 6000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/20

The 2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts just under $ 70,000, while the Cabriolet starts around $ 85,000. Due to limited production you should expect to pay close to MSRP, but special circumstances can drive up the price. Be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying for RS 4s in your area. The RS 4 competes well with the slightly less-expensive BMW M3coupe as well as the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. We project that the RS 4 will retain its better-then-average residual value and will perform as strongly as the BMW M3 over time.

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