High rpm on S4

"S4fan" wrote

That's not really that high revving, unless you're used to some old american pushrods. My 1.8T is at 3000 rpm @ 65 mph in last gear (5th).

Yes, the gearing is different:

If my math is correct, you should be at around 90 mph at 3000 rpm with automatic in last gear (6th).

Cheers,

Pete

... and the 4.2L V8 in the new RS4 is rev-limited at 8250rpm!

I hate my 1.8TQ on the motorway, at 60-65mph its at 3000 rpm which is far too high, I just wish I got the 6 speed version.

Should be geared better imo, my 2.6 was only slightly better, I have driven a 1.3 fiesta that cruised at a lower rpm at 65.

"Ronny" wrote

Yup, that's definitely a high revving engine. The upside is - you don't have to downshift to pass at that speed. :)

Some people have swapped the 2.8 tranny into the 1.8T (B5), but I guess it's not worth doing unless your tranny is dead and you need to get a new one anyway.

Cheers,

Pete

Don't know the answer to your question but I read the new RS4 is going to rev past 8,000 rpm...

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Thanks. Well, a friend of mine told me his 330i does less than 3000 at 80mph.

My 1.8T is at 3000 rpm @ 65 mph in last gear (5th).

Really?? I recently drove a 2005 1.8T automatic. I remember it was doing 3000rpm at 80mph (100rpm less).

This explains the higher fuel efficiency with an automatic.

Thanks,

My 1.8t turns 2800 rpm at 80 mph - the 6-speed is wonderful! 38 mpg then too!

Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA