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AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive)This is a discussion on AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive) within the A4/S4/RS4 forums, part of the Audi category; OUR TAKE: We ripped out of the driveway, down a winding back road and into the morning commute, taking every ... |
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  | AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive)  OUR TAKE: We ripped out of the driveway, down a winding back road and into the morning commute, taking every opportunity to juice the throttle and run the RS4 hard. And that was in a snowstorm. Imagine how great this car would be on dry pavement, with the top down, under a sunny blue sky. This 4.2-liter V8 is an absolute blast to throttle around, and it's bolted to a superb manual gearbox with nice, short and precise shifts. With the sport button turned on, the V8 releases a noticeably more aggressive exhaust note and increases throttle response a smidge. Switch it off, and the engine sounds like a very subdued animal, quick still, but just not possessing the soundtrack that would surely get the attention of local law enforcement. Compared with the sedan, the convertible loses the added rigidity of a fixed roof, exhibiting some cowl shake and giving up some cornering prowess. It also gains 111 pounds and a $15K price premium. Though $84,000 is quite a price to pay for any car, if you need a vehicle that satisfies your jones for maximum propulsion and scoots through the snow like a 420-hp Arctic Cat, the RS4 ain't a bad option. Audi, for its part, believes there are some 300 people who fit the bill. As-tested price: $84,775 Drivetrain: 4.2-liter V8; awd, six-speed manual Output: 420 hp @ 7500 rpm, 317 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm Curb weight: 4068 lb Fuel economy (EPA/AW): 14/16.7 mpg Options: None 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet - AutoWeek Magazine M
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| Re: AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive) Stunning vehicle. One of the fabulous 4 Audis. M
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| Re: AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive) Just a quick question Does the 4.2 v8 produce 380bhp but once its gone through the quattro system it puts out 420bhp??
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| Re: AutoWeek - 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet (short drive) Other way round I'd imagine.
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