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    Audi RS4 Base (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Audi RS4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd May 2006. The Audi RS4 is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $164,500 before on-road costs.

    This Audi RS4 is powered by a 4.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 309 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 430 Nm of torque (at 5500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the RS4 Base uses 13.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 322g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 485km per full tank

    The Audi RS4 measures 1415mm (55.7 inches) in height, 4586mm (180.6 inches) in length, 1816mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2651mm (104.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The RS4 Base comes standard with 255/35 R19 front tyres and 255/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    167.48 - 187.27 kW/t
    70.23 kW/t
    194.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    315 - 460 litres
    315 litres
    485 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    13.6 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    13.8 L/100km
    Price
    $164,500 - $187,500
    $49,950
    $187,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,586 mm
    1,816 mm
    1,415 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,586 mm
    Overall Width1,816 mm
    Overall Height1,415 mm
    Wheelbase2,651 mm
    Load Capacity550 mm

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    Base

    4.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 322
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 4163
    Compression Ratio: 12.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.2
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 92.8
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
    Main Capacity (L): 66
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 7.4
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 13.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 21
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 17
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 13.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 420
    Maximum Power (kW): 309
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 430
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Centre

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Multi-Link
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Platform Code: Pl46

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 61.4
    Front Track (mm): 1559
    Overall Height (in): 55.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1415
    Overall Length (in): 180.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4586
    Overall Width (in): 71.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1816
    Rear Track (in): 61.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1569
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
    Wheelbase (in): 104.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2651

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 976
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
    Rear Headroom (mm): 946
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1357

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: Yellow
    Type: Pearl

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric
    Location: Side
    Side Blind Type: Manual

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4850
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Glove Box Capacity: 6
    Location: Glove Box
    Glove Box Media Type: CD

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Location: Front
    Front TV: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 6.5

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
    Doors: Carbon Fibre
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321

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