The new top model in the A4 series leads the competition – with an intelligent lightweight design, powerful engine and a comprehensive package of the latest technologies. The centerpiece is a newly developed V6 engine with direct fuel injection, high-efficiency turbocharger technology, a new combustion process and innovative thermal management. The engine outperforms its predecessor in power and torque with significantly lower fuel consumption and weight.
The 3.0 TFSI engine delivers 260 kW (354 hp) of power with 500 Nm (368.8 lb-ft) of torque. The power unfolds harmoniously and continuously over the entire rev range of 1,300 to 4,500 rpm for a confident driving feel. The new turbocharger technology allows a very spontaneous and direct response with a very early peak torque. The engine accordingly accelerates the new Audi S4 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in an impressive 4.7 seconds, with the electronic limiter kicking in at 250 km/h (155.3 mph).
The advantage of the newly developed engine lies, in addition to the significantly greater driving dynamics and high power reserves, particularly in its high efficiency, especially with a sporty driving style: An essential component is the new combustion process with the injectors centrally located in the combustion chamber. The process reduces fuel consumption not only in the lower and medium engine load and speed ranges, but also noticeably in the full-load range. Other measures for increasing efficiency are the integrated exhaust manifold, friction reductions, the better utilization of thermal potentials and the very compact and weight-reducing design. In the NEDC cycle the S4 sedan makes do with less than 7.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (31.8 US mpg),with only 170 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer (273.6 g/mi).
The new eight-speed tiptronic operates with high efficiency and shifts fast, comfortably and spontaneously. When the traffic situation permits, it switches to freewheel and saves fuel. The power of the 3.0 TFSI engine grabs hold of the road through the quattro permanent all-wheel drive – as with any Audi S model.
In conjunction with the new chassis, the TFSI V6 engine with tiptronic quattro in the S4 provides for sporty handling. The five-link suspension at the front and rear axles separate the longitudinal and lateral forces precisely from each other, ensuring optimum handling in all driving situations. The engineers designed both – like the electromechanical power steering – to be weight-optimized. Optionally available is the dynamic steering, which varies its gear ratio with the vehicle speed. The level of the standard S sports suspension is 23 millimeters lower than the basic model. The same trim position applies to the optional chassis with active damping control. The new S4 runs on 18-inch aluminum wheels.
The technical innovations in the interior include the optional Audi virtual cockpit. The fully digital instrument cluster provides all important information as detailed graphics on its high-resolution 12.3‑inch screen. The driver can choose between three views – one of them is an exclusive sport screen that moves the tachometer to the center.
This vehicle is not yet on sale. It does not yet have type approval and is therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC.
The aforementioned fuel consumption and emission values are provisional.
The equipment and data specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.