Key Messages
• The A4 product line is critical to Audi of America’s growth in the USA, and the S4 supports this by expanding the line’s sportiness.
• The new S4 is a sports car offering an impressive driving experience, leading technologies, and every-day suitability.
• Audi Drive Select (adjustable engine/throttle mapping, suspension damping, and dynamic steering) is a benchmark in the segment and industry.
• All-new version of the 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 provides excellent acceleration and efficiency in all driving situations.
• New 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission for faster precise gear changes.
• New optional quattroSport rear differential enhances agility.
• S4 will be offered exclusively as a sedan in the USA.
• USA market launch is Fall 2009, as a 2010 model year vehicle.
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Technical: 4.2 liter DOHC aluminum alloy 450 hp 90 degree biturbo V8 engine, 5-valves per cylinder, direct ignition system, roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing – 5-speed HP-24 automatic transmission with Tiptronic® (steering wheel control) and DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match driver needs), hill detection capability and new “Sport-mode” setting – ESP 5.7 – Electronic Stabilization Program with break assist quattro® IV – permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen® TORque SENsing center differential – Anti-lock Brake System (ABS 5.7) with front and rear Electronic Differential Locks (EDL) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) – CFC-free (ChloroFlouroCarbon) air conditioning refrigerant – Fully galvanized steel unibody construction with aluminum hood and front fenders
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