2009 Audi S4: First Look

By Jay Williams - 27/May/2009

Sydney, Australia – Audi have released the all new S4 in Australia.

The new Audi S4 has a new 3.0-litre TFSI supercharged V6, the newest member of the Audi V-engine family, delivering 245kW and accelerating from 0 to 100Km/h in 5.3 seconds, it ueses on average 9.4litres per 100km.

The new 3-litre TFSI motor replaces the outgoing model’s 253kW 4.2-litre V8.

Audi haven't specified whether the S4’s has the standard six-speed manual or optional seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission to achieve these times, but it’s likely to be the S-tronic, as the new dual-clutch manuals provide the fastest gear changes.

The new S4 also boasts improved real-world performance thanks to a higher peak torque – up from 410 to 440Nm – delivered from 2500rpm to 4850rpm. This allows the S4 to accelerate in fourth gear from 80-120km/h in only 4.4 seconds.

Audi's Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system is featured on the new Audi S4, which also has a new seven-speed S tronic that changes gears in a heart beat and the new sport differential distributes the torque when needed between the rear wheels.

This 'everyday sports-car' has a starting price of $118,900 but spending that kind of money you get a DVD-based Navigation System, Audi MMI operating logic, electric seats and mirrors, Audi Parking Plus system at front and rear, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and full keyless entry.

Audi’s managing director, Joerg Hofmann, says “The new Audi S4 will undoubtedly find favour with Australian buyers. Typically for Audi S models its design is subtle yet dynamic." 

"It is larger than its predecessor and offers seating for five people making it versatile and practical, and fuel consumption has been reduced by around 24 % – an incredible achievement for a potent sportscar," Joerg hofmann said.

The new Audi S4 has a presence on the road, with a tough and muscular look that may appeal to Australian buyers.
Audi's new S4 also comes with 18-inch S-design alloy wheels, aluminium-look exterior mirrors, sill panels, quadruple exhaust system and restrained rear spoiler. 

Now known for their use of Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and the rear LED lights, Audi have used the same application here with the S4 just to add a distinctive touch.

The interior is race inspired with a touch of luxury. Sport bucket seats are wrapped in leather that features electric lumbar support and pull-out thigh support (featuring the S emblem), an instrument panel with gray dials and white needles that also sport the S4 emblem, multifunction sport steering wheel and  Advanced key. 

Advanced is the electronic access and authorisation system which is available as an option, the driver can keep the car key in his or her pocket when unlocking and starting the vehicle.

The new Audi S4 will also come with optional assistance systems that will provide the driver with even greater control and safety on the road. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) which measures the distance between you and the vehicle in front, and the use of braking guard which issues warnings regarding possible rear-end collisions. Also the Audi S4 comes with side assist (makes changing lanes safer) and rear parking sensors.

The five-link front axle and the self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear axle are made almost entirely of aluminium which means less weight.

The chassis boasts stiffer axle bearings, Audi S4 is also 20 mm lower due to the sport tuned shock absorbers.

High-performance and fade-resistant brakes sit behind the 18-inch and optional 19-inch cast aluminum wheels. The black-painted brake calipers – at the front have the S4 emblem – grip the ventilated disks with newly developed brake pads.

Audi’s new, more powerful RS4 is due later in 2009.

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