The Audi S4 is a luxury sports car sedan and a convertible or wagon which is available either with Tiptronic, Cabriolet or a sports sedan in all in 6 trims. This is a five seat vehicle with either 2 doors or four doors. The Tiptronic is fitted with an engine which has a capacity of 340 horse power, has a 4.2 liter, V8 which can achieve 21 mpg on a long run on the highway and a 14 mpg on a city drive. The overdrive is a standard type with a 6 speed transmission which is automatic. The sports sedan has similar engine specifications but has a 20mpg while driving on a highway and 13 mpg on a city drive. This is a carryover from 2007 to the 2008 S4.
Seating and storage in the S4
The heated bucket seats are upholstered in nappa leather, have adjustable headrests and heights with dual reclining facility in the front, pass through rear seats, dual front power lumbar support; a folding bench seat with a 60/40 split in the rear and the driver and front passenger seats are power adjustable in 12 ways.
Storage is well thought of in the design, and gives ample space for putting stuff away for carrying along with you. There is under seat storage space under the front seat, tie downs for cargo, cargo net, a lower console which is covered and set on the floor, storage pockets in the dual seat backs in front, a glove box which is illuminated and lockable and 2 cup holders in the front.
Fittings on the exteriors
The exteriors of the vehicle are fitted with equipment which makes the vehicle sleek and attractive and also adds to the user comforts. Starting with windshield wipers which are intermittent and variable; center and front dual sunvisors, tinted glass, vanity mirrors which are illuminated front dual ones, one touch power windows to put them up or down; washer system which can be heated; the sunroof has a manual sunshade; window lockout which is powered; defroster for rear window and rear view mirrors which have an electrochromic exterior and have adjustable power heat with dual folding in alloy.
The exterior design and fittings are elegant with molding on the side body which are of body color; front and rear air dams and bumpers which are body color; rear spoiler and side skirts and the option of metallic paint if wanted.
Safety equipment on this luxury car
The safety equipment fitted on this vehicle are rear and front pretensionsers which have force limiters on the front; the front seatbelts have height adjusters; locking retractors which are automatic; passenger airbags which have cut off sensors; anti trap device on the trunks; door beams on the side guards, 3 point seat belts on the rear and front outboard; turn on lights on the interiors and flasher; sensors which can unlock doors during a crash; dual threshold and stage deployment for the passenger and driver airbags; shut off device for the fuel in an emergency; curtain airbags for the head which are fixed to the roof and rear parking aid which is electronic.
Technical specifications:
Standard Engine: 4.2L V8, 32 valve, 420 hp @ 7800 rpm
6 speed manual transmission
13 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway