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Audi RS4 B8

Headline trim: 4.2 V8 quattro Avant — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$61,000

Strengths

  • Last NA V8 RS4
  • Avant only — sleeper estate
  • S-Tronic 7DCT

Weaknesses

  • No manual
  • Carbon build-up
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • MLB platform (A4 B8 sibling)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 NA — 444 bhp
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 7-speed S-Tronic only
  • Avant body only in UK

Common issues

  • 4.2 V8 carbon build-up
  • S-Tronic 7DCT mechatronic
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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4.2 FSI V8 quattro Avant
BHP444
Torque430 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT