Audi RS 4 B7 (8E) Sedan (2005-2009)
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Audi RS 4 B7 (Typ 8E) is a high-performance compact executive sports sedan in production from 2005 to 2009. It was available with a single direct-injected V8 engine that displaced 4.2 liters.
Unfortunately, this 4.2 FSI engine suffers from the convoluted timing chain design of the time. Couple that with its high-sprung nature (8000rpm redline) and carbon build-up issue, this engine makes the B7 RS 4 a high-maintenance vehicle. Obviously, it doesn't help that Audi's AWD system necessitated the extremely tight engine bay: in a compact vehicle like the A4/S4/RS4, there isn't any space for work, and even simple jobs require at least setting the car in "service position" if not pulling the engine out.
Luckily, most of the issues with the B7 RS 4 are engine-related. The 6-speed Getrag manual transmission is very robust, as is the mechanical (still for this generation) AWD system.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the B7 RS 4 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.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb suspension setup
- High-sprung engine with characters
- Great 6-speed manual transmission
Cons
- No space for any work in the engine bay
- Engine not the most reliable in the industry
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4589 mm / 180.7 in
Size | Width
1816 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2648 mm / 104.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
329 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
BNS
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2009
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