2008 Audi RS 4 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2008 Audi RS 4, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Introduced At :	2006 North American International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4200 cc \| 256.3 cu in. \| 4.2 L.
Power :	420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 4500
Bore :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	12.5:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
FSI Direct Injection
Redline :	8250 RPM
Ignition system :	Spark-Ignition
Intake manifold :	Intake Manifold with Integrated Charge Movement

Transmission:
Manual

Production Figures

2008 Audi RS 4
Cabriolet 2 dr. 4 P :	300

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Audi RS4 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20060302
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V427000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20060323
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V032000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or 'Zone B.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone B' above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence	An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20070905
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V082000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

2008 Audi RS 4 FAQs (show)

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Audi RS 4?
How many 2008 Audi RS 4 were produced?
How powerful was the 2008 Audi RS 4? Was the 2008 Audi RS 4 popular? Was the 2008 Audi RS 4 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2008 Audi RS 4?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Audi RS 4? A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 has wheelbase sizes of 104.25 and 104.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Audi RS 4? A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 has lengths of 180.55 and 180.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Audi RS 4? A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 has width of 69.76 and 71.50 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Audi RS 4 have?A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 has 37.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Audi RS 4 have?A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2008 Audi RS 4? A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 was offered as a Cabriolet, Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 2008 Audi RS 4 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Audi RS 4 was a V 8 (4200 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 4500.

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Audi RS 4 have? A: The 2008 Audi RS 4 had a Manual gearbox.