Debuting in 1991, the audi s4 is touted as a performance version of the a4 compact luxury sedan. Learn more about the 2015 mazda 3s performance including information on the engine, fuel economy, transmission, suspension and more. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Graeme fletcher, for national post the latest version of the audi s4 returns this sport sedan to its roots the original car arrived with a twinturbo v6 before switching to a. Edmunds also has audi s4 pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features. They are the audi s4 quattro, the bmw m3, the mercedesbenz c43 amg, and the saab 93 viggen. A redesigned s4 will debut for the 2017 model year. Offering the quickness and competence expected from audi s models, the allnew s4 achieves a classleading 060 mph of 4.
My favorite colors include phantom pearl black my car s color and ibis white. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics. The audi s4 is a very safe car with many hightech safety systems in place to ensure crashes are survivable. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 521 s4 models nationwide. The sport sedan market is getting more and more competitive with the release of the allnew audi s4. List of fastest production cars by acceleration wikipedia.
A convenience package, now standard on the 2014 a4, includes the audi music interface, homelink, bluetooth connectivity, and a driver information system. The audi s4 has a pretty easy to follow family tree. The audi s4 is the high performance variant of audis compact executive car a4. So car and driver crossed over the pond and tested the forbidden fruit in its homeland. The rs6 is audi s most comparable competitor to the m5, in both size and hp.
The bmw 340i, which recently replaced the 335i, has just found a new competitor in the audi s4 as well as other competitors like the jaguar xe s and mercedes benz c400. Meet the tfl record lap champ by the fast lane car. Our comprehensive coverage delivers all you need to know to make an informed car buying decision. Ive always loved the s4, so i was prepared to be a little underwhelmed getting into the 2014 3.
Whatever your motivation to be, check out the chart of audi cars that we have compiled based on 0 60 acceleration time. First generation audi s4 s came with audi s amazing 2. For 2018, its highperformance sibling, the s4, gets the redesign that the a4 got for 2017. Audi rs 3 sedan earns 2018 car and driver 10best car of. Audi pairs the 6cylinder engine with a 6speed manual transmission, although owners can opt for a 7speed s tronic dualclutch automatic transmission with a manualshift mode. Sep 30, 20 for 2014, audi a4 and s4 gain enhancements and content. Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for audi s5 when you shop the largest online. If you expect more damping power from your shock absorber even under loads. At audi, the rarest efforts come from a subsidiary known as quattro gmbh. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. A smallish car with a big motor is an intoxicating combination. The 40 tfsi is only available in frontwheel drive, while the 45 tfsi comes. Lows cheaper a4 sedan is almost as fun to drive, no manual transmission available, stiffly cushioned sport seats. This is a car and driver test from 1999, where they test the e36 bmw m3 up against its rivals of the time, the audi s4, mercedesbenz c43 amg and the saab 93 viggen.
Both the rs6 and the s4 are serious cars from designers who are passionate about performance. You might think that such a sultry twodoor coupe is more than a consolation prize for not getting a wagon. Unfortunately though it lacks the performance transmission and brakes so it feels different. My colleague carlos lago calls the audi s4 and a4 the camry for the car enthusiast, owing to its ability to bring together such a broad spectrum of utility, speed and luxury and bake it in so well. S4 looks to be an excellent car but m3 apparently is better on the track. The 2019 audi s4 is a wellbalanced sports sedan, with sophisticated style and tremendous.
The audi s4 is a version of the slick a4, and the bimmer m3 is derived from the highly coveted previousgeneration 3series. Most important of the mechanical revisions was the adoption of audis directinjection fsi 2. I normally dislike white on cars but in these two colors this car is so meanlooking that it actually looks like darth vader in black and a stormtrooper in white. Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. Unlike my longterm a4, the s4 gets a conventional eightspeed automatic, and its allwheeldrive system is. Lh lower dash panel interior trim driver side black 9699. Due to the s4s shared structure with the audi a4, the a4s results from iihs and.
S4 looks to be better on the street in everyday driving due to its awd. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Allwheel drive and a sixspeed manual transmission come standard, while a. Now, quattros most recent supertuned product is the rs6, and the rs6 is the pinnacle of audi performance, but thats also represented by sseries cars like the new s4.
Anyone who balks at this car s lack of a v8 hasnt driven it. Providing more horsepower and torque, the s4 s allnew 3. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheeldrive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. View the most accurate audi 060 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. The 2009 audi a4 has grown into a more useful luxury sedan, though it goes overboard with optional, programmable handling. Ditto for sports cars and convertibles, two more market segments where other. Thats how the first musclecars were brewed, and its one of the philosophies behind audi s newest 2004 audi s4. The audi a4 benefitted from a full redesign for 2017, so there are no major changes for 2018. After 1997 all s4 s were based on the audi a4 sedanestate platform. Admittedly, we get the audi rs5 coupe here in america, which is mechanically identical to the rs4 avant. The 2016 s4 is the highperformance variant of the a4 sedan and comes standard with allwheel drive. The 2014 audi a4 ranking is based on its score within the 2014 luxury small cars category. The car was first produced as a performance variant of the audi 100 and hit the streets in 1991. All subsequent s4s since 1997 have been based on the audi a4.
Audis quattro fourwheeldrive system was standard on the c4 s4 s6. Mar 06, 2018 0 90mph completely stock 99 viper gts. Audi has sold more than 50,000 examples of the s4 since it first launched here in 1999 and these days the car represents roughly 12 to 15. The reasons for uncovering audi 0 60 times may vary from pure curiosity to practical approach in the process of deciding on your next vehicle. Audi s4 base 2000, b6 series driver or passenger side heavy duty monotube shock absorber for stock height vehicles by bilstein. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7 and r8.
The original audi s4, built from 1991 until 1994, was a performanceoriented version of audi s 100 saloonsedan. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Bmw m3, mercedesbenz c43 amg, saab 93 viggen posted by car and driver july 15, 2014 14. Many elements change how fast the car can accelerate to 97 kmh 60 mph. The c43 is built off mercedes sturdy cclass, and the viggen was. The audi s4 is one of those cars that does exactly what it says on the tin. The audi s4 is the high performance variant of audi s compact executive car a4. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7.
Providing more horsepower and torque, the s4s allnew 3. We have 17 2016 audi s4 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 12 1owner cars, and 29 personal use cars. Please take into account that the audi 0 to 60 times and. Car and driver praised the rs 3 for its driving experience and stout, powerful body design. The s4 is powerful enough to charge into tripledigit speeds with ease, but we wish it evoked a bit more emotion. Jun 05, 2018 the updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Still, the s4 avant moves forward in a brisk fashion attaining a 060 time of 6. An eightspeed automatic transmission with tiptronic override feeds this power to all four wheels. We dont get the cool wagon, but we cant wait to get into the sedan. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of audi s4 195 kw 265 ps 261 hp, edition of the year 1999 since midyear 1999 for europe, including acceleration times 0 60 mph, 0 100 mph, 0 100 kmh, 0 200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. For 2016 this sports sedan gets modernized exterior styling and 30 extra horsepower. View 060 times and 14 mile times for the most popular cars on the road today.
Currently in its fifth generation of production 2017present, the audi s4 offers seating for up to five people plus 12. Or at least you want to make sure you know where your vehicle stands among audi cars. That seems like a large difference for the same car with a different trans considering both are tested in the 60150 by just subtracting the 060 time from launch meaning both are at wot either way. In acceleration tests, the s4 sedan rips from 060 miles per hour in just 5. Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for 2011 audi s4 when you shop the largest. Get detailed information on the 2011 audi s4 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more.
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