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AUDI S4 / RS4 (2004 - CURRENT)
We Say...
Audi turns the ho-hum A4 sedan into a road going rocket by shoehorning a 4.2-liter V8 under the hood. As you'd come to expect, it's fast, brutal and can still seat 5! It doesn't call that much attention to itself (which is good) but can beat most "thoroughbred sports cars" out there.  Not exactly for the faint of heart, but makes for an interesting alternative to the BMW M3.
Turns boring A4 sedan into a bonifide highway destroyer.
The price can buy you an A8.

Last Updated: January.22.2007
Ownership RS4 S4
Price P 6,500,000 P 5,500,000
Vehicle Classification Ultra-Luxury Car
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 4.2 DOHC 32V V8 4.2 DOHC 40V V8
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 414 @ 7800 340 @ 7000
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 430 @ 5500 410 @ 3500
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Direct Injection / NA EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 7.40 (mfg.) 8.13 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed MT 6-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4589 4586
Width (mm) 1816 1772
Height (mm) 1415 1427
Wheelbase (mm) 2648 2648
Curb Weight (kg) 1650 1705
Body Type 4-door sedan 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/AWD
Seating 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, Double Wishbone Independent, Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc
Tires 255/40 R 18 (f & r) 235/40 R 18 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 18 x 8.5 (f & r) Alloy 18 x 8.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist
Traction / Stability Control Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Other Safety Features Front and rear proximity sensors Front and rear proximity sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features Automatic HID headlamps; headlamp washers; rain-sensing wipers; chrome side mirrors and exhaust tip (dual) Automatic HID headlamps; headlamp washers; rain-sensing wipers; chrome side mirrors and exhaust tip (dual)
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f)
Seating Surface Leather Leather
Other Interior Features Aluminum accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seats Aluminum accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seats
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold)
Climate Control Auto, dual Auto, dual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc with 8 speakers Stereo/6-disc with 8 speakers
Other Convenience Features S4
Plus: none		 On-board computer (mileage, range, settings, temperature); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating ***** ****
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