Audi S4 B8 (Typ 8K) facelift Sedan (2011-2016)

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Product Overview

Audi S4 B8 (Typ 8K) facelift is a compact executive sedan in production from 2011 to 2016. It was available with a single 3.0-liter supercharged V6 FSI engine.
While the facelift appeared to be mostly cosmetic, it involved some important mechanical changes, arguably not for the better: Hydraulic power steering was replaced by electric power steering. The Torsen center differential was replaced by a simpler crown gear differential, which essentially ended the era of conventional quattro AWD.
In other respects, the facelift B8 S4 was like the pre-facelift, making it indeed a worse option.
Still, drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the S4 B8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. Styling might be argued to have improved, too.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • The 3.0L supercharged V6 lived on to die another day
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Loss of Torsen mechanical differential
  • Electric power steering

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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1406 mm / 55.4 in
Size | Length
4716 mm / 185.7 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight
1705.0 kg / 3758.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
190 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
Fuel Economy
8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CGWC, CGXC, CTUB, CREC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S-tronic

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2016

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