Audi S4 B7 (8E) Sedan (2004-2008)

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Audi S4 B7 (Typ 8E) is a compact executive sedan in production from 2004 to 2008. It was available with a single naturally-aspirated 4.2L V8 engine also found in the B6 S4. The same transmissions from the B6 S4 were again offered. This was hardly surprising, for the B7 Audi A4 was more or less just a facelift of the B6.
Still, an important update was the introduction of the Torsen T-3 center differential for the manual transmission model starting from 2007: While the conventional Audi quattro AWD system was symmetric, this new system was rear-biased with a default 40:60 split.
A positive is that Audi spared the B7 S4 from the 4.2 FSI engine, which has since accumulated a well-earned reputation for being unreliable.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the B7 S4 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

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Neofiliac score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great suspension setup
  • Reliable 40-valve 4.2L V8
  • 6-speed manual still available
Cons
  • Arguably worse styling

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Specifications

MTAT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 833 L / 29.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers5
Payload550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearIndependent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size235/40 R18
Turning Circle11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
Track Width | Rear1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Weight1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs1705.0 kg / 3758.9 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18
Wheelbase2651 mm / 104.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.3 sec5.5 sec
CO2 Emission321 g/km295 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.3
Fuel Economy13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineBBK
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability2004 ~ 2008

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