New Car Review Areas


General Car Topics

2009 Audi S4 and S4 Avant - Details and Photo Update Review

October 2008
Filed under: AUDI Car News | AUDI Headlines

Latest AUDI Headlines

The new Audi S4 and S4 Avant are top-class athletes ahead of their field. Their engine, the 3.0 TFSI, delivers 245 kW (333 hp) yet consumes only 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.25 US mpg). quattro permanent four-wheel drive, sports suspension and a high-performance brake system control the power reliably. With optional performance technologies – the seven-speed S tronic, the new sport differential and the Audi drive select dynamic driving system – both new S models from Audi are extending their lead even further.

Engine (performance figures for S4 sedan)
Newly developed 3.0 TFSI delivering 245 kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm of torque (324.53 lb-ft),mechanical supercharging for powerful performance and superior

Efficiency
Dynamic performance: from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 seconds, top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) (governed)
Fuel consumption 9.7 l/100 km (24.25 US mpg), 27 percent lower than for predecessor

Power transmission
Six-speed manual gearbox as standard, optional seven-speed S tronic for lightning-fast gear shifts
quattro permanent four-wheel drive with slightly rear-biased characteristics
Optional sport differential for variable distribution of propulsive power to the rear wheels

Chassis
Sports suspension with firm settings, optional Audi drive select dynamic driving
system with adaptive damper control and dynamic steering
High-performance brake system with large disks and black calipers
Wheels 18 inches in diameter, or optionally 19-inch wheels

Body
Length 4,717 millimeters (185.71 in), width 1,826 millimeters (71.89 in), height 1,406 millimeters (55.35 in) (sedan), large luggage capacity of 490 to 1,430 liters (17.30 to 50.50 cu. ft) (Avant)
Dynamic proportions, sporty and elegant design details

Interior and equipment
High-quality materials with an exclusive look
Instrument cluster with special S design
Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights
State-of-the-art assistance and communications systems available

The equipment, data, and prices specified refer to the models offered in Germany. Subject to amendment; errors and omissions excepted.

Latest Car News

All images courtesy of and copyright their respective manufacturers, unless otherwise indicated. They may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any way without the express written permission of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Model news and specifications are presented as provided by manufacturer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of DIGIADS. No warranty is made by DIGIADS with respect to the accuracy or timeliness of the information contained herein.