Model

Audi S4 Cabriolet

Engine / electrics

Type of engine

V8 spark-ignition engine, two-stage variable intake manifold, DOHC

Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder

Intake camshaft adjustment, roller cam followers with hydraulic adjustment / 5

Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression

4163 / 84.5 x 92.8 / 11.0

Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm

253 (344) / 7000

Max. torque in Nm / at rpm

410 / 3500

Engine management / mixture preparation

Motronic: fully electronic sequential injection, hot-film air mass measurement, drive-by-wire throttle control, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control using four sensors

Exhaust emission control

Two close-coupled primary and two underfloor main catalytic converters;
adaptive lambda control with two heated oxygen sensors before and
two after the converter

Emission category

EU 4

Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah

190 / 450/95

Drive / transmission

Type of drive

Permanent four-wheel drive with Torsen centre differential, ESP

Clutch

Single-plate dry clutch;
dual-mass flywheel

Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch

Gearbox type

6-speed manual gearbox,
synchromesh on all gears

6-speed tiptronic with DSP

Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear

3.667 / 2.050

4.171 / 2.340

Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear

1.462 / 1.133

1.521 / 1.143

Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear

0.919 / 0.778

0.867 / 0.691

Reverse gear / final drive ratio

3.333 / 3.889

4.100 / 3.539

Running gear / steering / brakes

Front suspension

Four-link front suspension, upper and lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

 Independent-wheel, trapezoidal-link rear suspension, anti-roll bar

Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102)

Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance / 14.5 / 11.5

Brake system

Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ABS/EBD and ESP,
tandem brake booster, front and rear: ventilated discs

Wheels / tyres

8 J x 18 cast aluminium wheels; 235/40 R 18 Y tyres

Performance / consumption / acoustics

Maximum speed in km/h

250 (governed)

250 (governed)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h in sec

5.9

6.2

Fuel grade

Super unleaded, 98 RON

Fuel consumption: urban/extra urban/overall, l/100 km

19.9 / 10.3 / 13.8

18.2 / 9.4 / 12.6

                  CO₂ mass emission, g/100 km

331

302

Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)

87 / 74

87 / 73

Servicing / warranty (Germany)

Long-life service after a maximum of ... km

Acc. to service indicator, depending on operating conditions (maximum 2 years) ¹⁾

Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty

2 years with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years

Insurance classification in Germany

Data not available at time of printing

Weights / loads

Unladen weight (excl. driver) / gross weight limit in kg

1855 / 2315

1895 / 2355

Axle load limit at front / rear in kg

1220 / 1150

1250 / 1150

Trailer load limit unbraked in kg

Not applicable

Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient, braked in kg

Not applicable

Roof load limit in kg / permissible nose weight in kg

75 / --

Capacities

Cooling system capacity (incl. heating) in l

12.2

Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l

10.7

Fuel tank capacity in l

63

Body / dimensions

Body type

Unitary steel body

Number of doors / seats

2 doors with additional side protection / 4 seats

Drag coefficient c_D / frontal area A in m²

0.31 / 2.11

Length (L103)/width excl. mirrors (W103)/height (H100), mm

4573 / 1778 / 1391

Wheelbase (L101) / track at front/rear (W101/W102), mm

2654 / 1523 / 1523

Height of loading lip in mm (H195)

602

Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210)

315 with hood closed / 246 with hood compartment lowered