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Summary
This car is clearly intended for driving enthusiasts. The extra expense of an S4 over an A4 2.8 would not return equal extra enjoyment to someone not interested in exploring the S4's extra capabilities. In fact, the harder ride would probably make the S4 less rewarding. Not that the S4 wouldn't be perfectly content to trundle about in everyday traffic. It just seems a waste of good magic on mundane tasks.But for an enthusiast, Audi's S4 is an outstanding ride.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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S4 ($37,900) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 30V twin-turbocharged intercooled V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Next-generation driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbag, Sideguard curtain airbags, front automatic pretensioning and belt force limiters, rear outer 3-point seatbelts with pretensioning, safety unlock system (unlocks doors when airbags deploy), Xenon HID headlamps, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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S4 |
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Standard Equipment:
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ABS with front and rear electronic differential locks and electronic rear brake pressure regulation, alloy wheels, headlight washers, heatable windsheild washers, Xenon HID headlamps, fog lamps, automatic climate control, power windows, cruise control, central locking with sunroof and window close feature, power mirrors with defoggers, third sun visor above rear view mirror, 10-way power driver and passenger sport seats, 60/40 folding rear seat, nappa leather upholstery, floor mats, birds-eye maple interior trim, full-length center console, ski sack, trip computer, anti-theft alarm, AM/FM/CD eight-speaker stereo, prewired for telephone and CD-changer, defroster |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport interior (Alcantara seat inserts, aluminum belt trim-replaces wood) (NC) |
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Destination Charge:
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525 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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38425 |
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Layout:
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front engine, four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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250 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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258 @ 1850 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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176.5/72.8/55.8 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.8/58.7 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.1/NA/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.8/NA/33.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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3.5 |
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Curb weight:
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3593 |
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Tires:
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P225/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.4 |
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