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  • 2016 Audi S4 Avant Debuts Today at 2015 FIAA! [VIDEO]

    2016 Audi S4 AvantAudi will present the latest S4 and S4 Avant models at the 2015 FIAA in Frankfurt. The models are constructed to deliver flexibility, light weight and of course, tons of gadgets. So, let’s see what is going on in the Audi camp and let’s find out what could we expect at this year’s FIAA.

    Drivetrain System

    The latest Audi models come with an especially created V6 unit with petrol direct injection and turbocharge system. It is a 3.0 TFSI engine which provides a total of 354 hp (260 kW) and 500 Nm of torque and it is paired to a new eight-speed tiptronic transmission. This system outstrips its predecessor in every aspect and now it is even built with light-weight materials.

    This system allows the S4 to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and from this start it can chase the top speed, electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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    And along with the drivetrain and the gearbox, the S4 and S4 Avant models also offer and impressive straight-line stability via the redesigned suspension. The five-link system on the front and rear axle separates the longitudinal and transverse forces, ensuring maximum handling and flexibility in every road situation.

    Design

    The latest S4 models has a lot to demonstrate, when it comes to design and style. At the front, the Singleframe grille and the nicely done horizontal lines enhance the feel of massiveness and width. Furthermore, the bumpers and the air inlets are completely reshaped and many of the additional parts are now painted in graduated matt gray and chrome colors.

    2016 Audi S4 Avant

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  • 2015 Subaru WRX S4 Debuts in Japan

    2015-Subaru-WRX-S4-THUMB2015 Subaru WRX S4 has jus been introduced after it was teased a month ago with a special campaign. The sports sedan will be exclusively distributed throughout Japan and is currently available to order. WRX S4 uses the all-wheel drive (AWD) combined with unique overall safety features, superior environmental friendliness and refined quality. The S4 tag at the end of the name of the car shows the four values of “sports performance”, “safety performance”, “smart driving” and “sophisticated feel”.

    WRX S4 is equipped with a high performance 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed direct injection turbo “DIT” engine. It produces 304 horsepower (221 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 to 4,800 rpm. Despite these numbers, the vehicle still delivers fuel economy of 13.2 km per liter.

    The unit is teamed with Sport Lineartronic transmission, offering sporty and fun driving. What is more, the Subaru WRX S4 also includes EyeSight driving assist system for enhanced overall safety. Comprehensive body and chassis enhancements have achieved a high-quality ride.

    EyeSight delivers more advanced safety features such as driver assistance at wider angles and longer distances, and color recognition. Other new systems include the Active Lane Keep steering assistance system, Pre-Collision Reverse Throttle Management, Brake Light Recognition, Pre-Collision Braking Control and Adaptive Cruise Control.

    In terms of passive safety, the car employs more high tensile steel plating with strengthened joints with various structures. These changes not only reduce the overall weight of the car but also contribute for a stronger body. In addition, collision-absorbing structure has been used for the hood and bulkhead as well as for the engine compartment side for increased pedestrian protection.

    The exterior design of the WRX S4 expresses strong presence, aggressive but refined styling. The front end was built with the utilization of a nose cone design for a dynamic solid shape. There is the iconic hexagonal grille and the new hawkeye headlights.

    At the rear we see a diffuser-integrated bumper and twin dual mufflers, which emphasize low center of gravity and driving performance. There is also a small rear spoiler which optimizes the aerodynamics. The taillights are with thin shape to highlight vehicle width.

    Inside, the driver’s seat was designed to be like a cockpit, while a D-shaped steering wheel is used for the firs time in a WRX model. The leather-finish gearshift boot features red stitching. Piano black finishes and metallic accents is what emphasize the sporty interior. The coupe is solid black from roof to floor made from quality materials. Red is utilized throughout on stitching and serves to highlight the WRX racing image.

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    Source: Subaru

  • Subaru Teases New WRX S4 Sports Sedan

    Subaru has released the first teaser image of brand new model called WRX S4, which will be exclusively distributed throughout Japan. The car will be unveiled exactly in one month. In addition, for this occasion the company has launched a special website to reveal the first picture and later in the coming days – additional information. You can visit is just by clicking here.

    The all-new sports sedan will be introduced in Japan on 25th of August 25. The WRX S4 will have Subaru’s top All-Wheel Drive (AWD) sports performance characteristics. It will also achieve unique overall safety performance with equipment included like the next-generation EyeSight.

    The brand also announced that the model will deliver superior environmental friendliness, meaning that it will probably achieve great fuel efficiency, as well as offer high-quality feel. By fusing these values and putting the attention on the AWD system as a core attribute, the WRX S4 is set to achieve new attainments.

    The vehicle will enable more drivers to get the maximum of its superb driving performance and in the same time will also offer greater safety and comfort. In fact, the S4 stands for the four attributes of the car: “Sports performance”, “Safety performance”, “Smart driving” and “Sophisticated feel”.

    Source: Subaru

  • STaSIS Signature Audi S4

    STaSIS now offers a tuning program for Audi S4. There are two choices for the owners of the sports saloons – Touring Edition and Challenge Edition.

    STaSIS Audi S4 Touring Edition comes with 410BHP and 500Nm (370 lb-ft), a new exhaust system, bigger brakes with high-performance street pads, stainless steel lines and 20” wheels. Touring Edition also features lowered suspension ( 1 inch ), an anti-roll bar kit and matched bushings and bump stops. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi S1 will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show

    This year’s Paris Motor Show will introduce a lot of interesting cars and one of them is the Audi S1, which will make its official debut.

    The car will be practically the same like the A1 with S-line package, but with lowered suspension and bigger 17” alloys.

    Audi S1 is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI with 180PS. An innovation is that the S1 wont be equipped with quattro as standard. Instead, the small will be front wheel drive. (more…)

  • Avus Performance Audi S4 – individuality meets performance

    The German-based top-end tuner Avus Performance is well-known for its stunning Audi cars transformations and their latest project don’t make an exception. (more…)

  • Sportec Audi S4 Avant

    An original Audi S4 Avant produces 333ps, but it seems that this much power is not enough for the tuners from SPORTEC. That is why they boosted up the engine to 425ps and 520Nm of torque. The result is 0-100km/h for 5.2 seconds. The top speed is electronically blocked at 250km/h. (more…)

  • Audi’s all-new S4 sedan and A5/S5 Cabriolet pricing announced!

    Audi today announced the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi S4 sedan and A5 / S5 Cabriolet models. The S models arrive at U.S. dealers in late August, while the A5 Cabriolet will be available in the Fall of 2009. (more…)

  • ABT S4 – The Sports beast

    ABT POWER even makes the already quick Audi S4 faster. Although the V6 compressor with three litre cubic capacity is already very sporty with its 333 HP (245kW), anyone who wants even more dynamism and torque can obtain a super sports car with the ABT S4: the decent-elegant car then brings 435 HP or 320 kW onto the road. (more…)

  • MTM AUDI S4 3.0 V6

    Right after the MTM RS6 R’s won in the category best “Tuningcars sedan”, we noticed that they have new addition to the garrage – The MTM Audi S4. The improved indexes in brief: The improved MTM’s Audi S4 engine with 430 hp (317 kW) develops 515 Nm of maximal torque at 4,760 rpm. The S4 is equipped with 6-speed manual gearbox and the 0 – 100 km/h time is 4.7 sec. (more…)

  • Audi S4 Raises The Benchmark For Handling Dynamics

    An advanced new high-tech driver aid from the inventors of quattro permanent four-wheel drive is now available in the UK in the new Audi S4. The new sports rear axle, which transforms quattro handling characteristics while retaining the inherent safety benefits of all-wheel-drive, makes its debut in the new supercharged performance Saloon and Avant, and will extend its influence further across the Audi range in the near future. (more…)

  • S Tronic Sports Transmission Now For Audi A4 And A5

    Shifting into a higher gear in Audi A4 and A5 models could take as little as 0.2 seconds from this month as the latest performance-oriented S tronic twin-clutch automatic transmission makes the transition to 2.0 TFSI quattro versions of the acclaimed compact Saloon, Avant and Coupe. The new S tronic option adds £1,420 to the prices of A4 2.0 TFSI quattro and A5 2.0 TFSI quattro models, taking them to £27,170 OTR and £31,065 respectively.

    Despite its rapidity, the latest incarnation of the twin-clutch gearbox also acts responsibly, maintaining fuel economy and CO2 output at the same level, or below, manual equivalents.

    Launched to critical acclaim in the first generation TT, the advanced transmission added a new string to its bow during 2008 when it was further upgraded to enable installation in Audi models with longitudinal, ‘North-South’ engine installations. The new addition made its debut in the Q5 SUV, and soon after in the latest supercharged S4 Saloon and Avant.

    Linked to an all-new engine

    It now brings its lightning fast changes to the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro with its brand new turbo charged and directly injected FSI engine enhanced by Audi valvelift technology for improved engine ‘breathing’. In Saloon form, the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic can power to 62mph from rest in 6.5 seconds – a 0.1 second improvement over the manual version – reach a top speed of 150mph and return 38.2mpg according to the combined cycle test. In the A5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, the sprint to 62mph can be completed 0.3 seconds more quickly than in the manual at 6.2 seconds, and a top speed of 150mph can be reached, while combined economy and CO2 output match the A4 at 38.2mpg and 172g/km.

    These impressive economy figures are identical to manual A4 and A5 equivalents, and in terms of CO2 output the A5 S tronic actually shows a reduction versus the manual version’s 173g/km, highlighting the fact  that in contrast to most automatic transmissions S tronic demands no compromise in return for added convenience.

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    Advanced electro-hydraulic controls and the alternate use of two clutches enable the S tronic gearbox to deliver lightning fast automatic or manual shifts via the gear lever or steering wheel-mounted paddle controls with no interruption of the engine’s power delivery across seven ratios.

    The first of the two clutches serves the odd-numbered gears and reverse, and the second the even-numbered gears, so when the A4 or A5 are travelling in third gear, for instance, fourth is already pre-selected in anticipation. As soon as the shift command is given, the first clutch is disengaged and the second engaged in just a few hundredths of a second, virtually seamlessly.

    The sporting credentials of both A4 and A5 2.0 TFSI quattro models can not only be enhanced by the new S tronic transmission, but also by the extra cost option of the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system. With its influence over throttle response, transmission points, steering weighting and damper control Audi drive select delivers the sharpest possible response and the highest degree of poise in all situations.

    New Executive SE and Executive S line models
    In A4 models it is also now possible to further enhance appeal through highly cost effective specification upgrades following the introduction of new Executive SE and Executive S line trim lines. In addition to the SE equipment list, which among its highlights features 17-inch 7-arm alloy wheels, three-zone climate control, an Audi Concert CD audio system and automatic headlight and wiper operation, Executive SE specification brings an upgrade to 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, an Audi Symphony audio system with six CD autochanger, cruise control and mobile phone preparation. The Executive SE trim line carries a premium of £635 over the SE model, representing a saving of £480 compared with the cost of adding each item individually.

    The more sporting S line option that is available at extra cost for all A4 Saloon and Avant models includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a unique S line front and rear bumper design, extended side skirts, xenon headlights flanked by distinctive LED daytime running lights and S line sports suspension lowered by 20mm. Inside, it adds leather and cloth combination sports seats, a 3-spoke S line sports steering wheel, matt brushed aluminium inlays and a perforated leather gear knob.

    S line models can also be given the Executive treatment – the Executive S line models that are new for 2009 upgrade to Alcantara and leather combination sports seats, the Symphony audio system with CD changer, cruise control and mobile phone preparation. At £635, the Executive S line premium saves £650 over the cost of the individual items.