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North America specification

2012 Audi S4

B8 / 8K · Sedan · S4 3.0 TFSI

333 hp @ 5500 rpmHorsepower
325 lb-ft @ 2900 rpmTorque
4.9 sec (manual and S tronic)0–60 mph

Engine

Engine type
Direct petrol injection supercharged V6 with variable intake manifold, continuous camshaft adjustment, DOHC
Displacement
2995 cc / 182.8 cu in
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded (91 Octane) recommended
Horsepower
333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
325 lb-ft @ 2900 rpm
Supercharger
Eaton R1320; maximum boost 0.8 bar / 11.6 psi
Engine arrangement
Front mounted, longitudinal
Bore
3.33 in / 84.5 mm
Stroke
3.50 in / 89 mm
Cylinder block
Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head
Aluminum alloy
Valve train / intake
DOHC; chain driven; four valves per cylinder; mechanical charger module with two intercoolers
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
Emissions
Tier 2 BIN5 / ULEV II
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Drivetrain

Transmissions
6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch
S tronic gear ratios
1st 3.692; 2nd 2.238; 3rd 1.559; 4th 1.175; 5th 0.915; 6th 0.745; 7th 0.617; Reverse 2.944; Final drive 3.875
Manual gear ratios
1st 3.667; 2nd 2.158; 3rd 1.520; 4th 1.133; 5th 0.919; 6th 0.778; Reverse 3.222; Final drive 3.682
Center differential
Self-locking differential providing automatic and variable front-to-rear power proportioning
Rear differential
Hypoid gear with EDL; optional mechanical torque-vectoring sport differential
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Performance

0–60 mph
4.9 sec (manual and S tronic)
Top speed
155 mph (electronically limited)
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Suspension

Front suspension
Five-link front suspension, upper and lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal link with resiliently mounted subframe and anti-roll bar
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Steering

Steering ratio
16.3:1
Steering
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power rack and pinion
Turning circle
37.4 ft / 11.4 m
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Brakes

Front brakes
345 mm / 13.6 in ventilated disc
Brake system
Dual-circuit with ABS, EBD and ESP; tandem brake booster
Parking brake
Electromechanical, actuated at rear wheels
Rear brakes
330 mm / 13.0 in ventilated disc
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Wheels

Optional wheels
8.5J x 19 five-segment-spoke or five-arm Rotor-design Titanium finish
Optional tires
255/35 R19 summer
Standard wheel
8.0J x 18 five-parallel-spoke S-design
Standard tire
245/40 R18 summer
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Dimensions

Track front / rear
61.1 / 60.6 in (1552 / 1539 mm)
Overall width
71.9 in / 1826 mm; 80.3 in / 2040 mm with mirrors
Overall height
55.4 in / 1406 mm
Drag coefficient
Cd 0.29; frontal area 2.20 m²
Seating capacity
5
Leg room front / rear
41.3 / 35.2 in (1049 / 894 mm)
Wheelbase
110.7 in / 2811 mm
Overall length
185.7 in / 4717 mm
Curb weight
3847 lb manual / 3924 lb S tronic
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Capacities

Engine oil
8.6 qt / 8.1 L
Fuel tank
16.9 gal / 64 L
Luggage capacity
12.4 cu ft; 34.0 cu ft with second row folded
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Economy

EPA city
18 mpg
EPA highway
28 mpg S tronic / 27 mpg manual
EPA combined
21 mpg
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Electrical

Battery
12 V / 80 Ah
Alternator
14 V / 140 A
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Body

Body construction
Unitized steel structure with integrated aluminum and magnesium components
Source: Audi of America — p. 2

Pricing

Destination charge
$875
Source: Audi of America — p. 1

Factory Configurations

Premium Plus

Trim

$47,300Base retail shown for quattro manual; S tronic retail $48,700.

Prestige

Trim

$54,000$6,700 above Premium Plus; base shown relative to $47,300 manual MSRP.

6-speed manual

Transmission · 6-speed manual

$47,300

7-speed S tronic

Transmission · 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch

$48,700

Factory Colors & Trim

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Phantom Black Pearl Effect · $475
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic · $475
  • Ice Silver Metallic · $475
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic · $475
  • Glacier White Metallic · $475
  • Brilliant Red
  • Ibis White

Interior Colors / Materials

  • Black · Leather / Alcantara
  • Black / Silver · Leather / Alcantara
  • Black · Silk Nappa leather
  • Black / Silver · Silk Nappa leather
  • Black / Red · Silk Nappa leather
View factory color/interior compatibility (40 combinations)
Brilliant Black / Black — Leather / AlcantaraBrilliant Black / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraBrilliant Black / Black — Silk Nappa leatherBrilliant Black / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherBrilliant Black / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherPhantom Black Pearl Effect / Black — Leather / AlcantaraPhantom Black Pearl Effect / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraPhantom Black Pearl Effect / Black — Silk Nappa leatherPhantom Black Pearl Effect / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherPhantom Black Pearl Effect / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherMonsoon Gray Metallic / Black — Leather / AlcantaraMonsoon Gray Metallic / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraMonsoon Gray Metallic / Black — Silk Nappa leatherMonsoon Gray Metallic / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherMonsoon Gray Metallic / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherIce Silver Metallic / Black — Leather / AlcantaraIce Silver Metallic / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraIce Silver Metallic / Black — Silk Nappa leatherIce Silver Metallic / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherIce Silver Metallic / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherMoonlight Blue Metallic / Black — Leather / AlcantaraMoonlight Blue Metallic / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraMoonlight Blue Metallic / Black — Silk Nappa leatherMoonlight Blue Metallic / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherMoonlight Blue Metallic / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherGlacier White Metallic / Black — Leather / AlcantaraGlacier White Metallic / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraGlacier White Metallic / Black — Silk Nappa leatherGlacier White Metallic / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherGlacier White Metallic / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherBrilliant Red / Black — Leather / AlcantaraBrilliant Red / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraBrilliant Red / Black — Silk Nappa leatherBrilliant Red / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherBrilliant Red / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leatherIbis White / Black — Leather / AlcantaraIbis White / Black / Silver — Leather / AlcantaraIbis White / Black — Silk Nappa leatherIbis White / Black / Silver — Silk Nappa leatherIbis White / Black / Red — Silk Nappa leather

Factory Packages

Audi drive select with Sports differential

Optional · $3,950

Titanium Package

Optional · $1,000

Sports differential

Optional · $1,100

Equipment & Options

Drivetrain

  • quattro permanent all-wheel drive; asymmetric/dynamic 40:60 torque splitStandard
  • quattro with sport rear differentialOptional

Infotainment

  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System, 14 speakers / 505 wattsOptional · $850

Interior

  • Carbon Atlas decorative inlaysOptional · $500
  • Silk Nappa leather upholstery and trimOptional · $1,000

Suspension

  • S4 sport suspension calibrationStandard

Wheels & Tires

  • 8.5J x 19 five-segment-spoke wheels with 255/35 summer tiresOptional

Sources & Provenance

2012 Audi S4 Technical SpecificationsAudi of America · Factory Technical Specifications · Primary
2012 Audi A4 / S4 Equipment SummaryAudi of America · Factory Equipment Guide · Primary
2012 Audi S4 Sedan Pricing & Options GuideAudi of America · Factory Price / Ordering Guide · Primary