Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options

S4 Sedan

S4 Avant

Engine/Engine Design

Type:

Six-cylinder four-stoke, spark ignition, two light alloy cylinder heads, threee inlets and two (sodium-cooled) exhaust valves, DOHC, twin turbochargers

Bore:

3.19 in. (81 mm)

Stroke:

3.40 in. (86.4 mm)

Displacement:

163 cu. in. (2671 cc)

Compression Ratio:

9.3:1

Horsepower (SAE Net):

250 @ 5800 RPM

Torque:

258 ft. lbs.@ 1850 RPM

Cylinder block:

Cast Iron

Crankshaft:

Forged Steel, 4 main bearings

Cylinder head:

Aluminum alloy

Valve Train:

DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold

Firing Order:

1-4-3-6-2-5

Cooling System:

Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan

Fuel/Ignition System:

Electronic sequential fuel injection, mapped-characterisitc ignition with solid state direct ignition, variable intake camshaft control, cylinder-selective knock control, exhaust temperature control, coordinated engine-torque control, ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic throttle

Emission System:

Two tubular exhaust manifolds with air-gap insulation, pre catalytic converters close to enine, two main catalytic converters underfloor, oxygen sensing for each cylinder bank with four heated oxygen sensors

Drivetrain

Type:

quattro all-wheel drive

Transmission:

6-speed manual with synchronized reverse gear or five-speed automatic with DSP and hill detection capability

Gear Ratios:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
Final Drive

Manual (Automatic)
3.500:1 (3.665:1)
1.889:1 (1.999:1)
1.231:1 (1.407:1)
0.967:1 (1.000:1)
0.806:1 (0.742:1)
0.684:1 (----)
3.455:1 (4.096:1)
4.111:1 (3.511:1)

Steering

Type:

Maintenance-free rack and pinion with power assistance

Ratio:

16.2:1

Turns (lock-to-lock):

3.1

Turning circle (curb-to-curb):

37.4 ft. (11.4 m)

Suspension

Front:

Independent four-link with virtual steering axis and tubular anti-roll car; twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs, spring rebound stops, guide arms with hydraulically damped pivot bearings

Rear :

Double wishbone, with anti-roll bar

Brakes

Service brake:

Diagonally split dual circuits, ABS/EBV; brake booster servo. At front, ventilated discs and high performance twin-piston HP2 calipers, at rear, disc brakes

Front, size and type:

12.6 in (321 mm) - ventilated disc

Rear, size and type:

10.1 in. (256 mm) - ventilated disc

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size:

7.5j x 17 Avus cast alloy wheel

Tire size:

225/45 17 performance tire

Body

Material:

Fully galvanized (both sides) steel

Corrosion protection:

Multi-step anti-corrosion process

Capacities

Engine Oil:

6.3 U.S. quarts (6 liter)

Fuel Tank:

16.4 U.S. gallons

Cooling System:

6.3 U.S. quarts

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase:

106.6 in.

Front Track:

58.9. (1498 mm)

Rear Track:

58.7 in.

Overall lenth:

176.5 in. (4483 mm)

Overall Width:

72.8 in. (1848 mm)

Height (unloaded):

55.8 in. (1418 mm)

Ground Clearance:

3.5 in. (90 mm)

Curb Weight (quattro/manual):

3593 lbs (1630 kg)

3704 lbs (1680 kg)

Weight Distribution

59/41 (60/40 automatic)

58/42 (59/41 automatic)

Interior Dimensions

Seating Capacity:

5

Front Leg room:

41.3 (1049 mm)

Rear Leg room:

33.4 in. (848 mm)

Interior Volume Front:

49.9 cu. ft

Interior Volume Rear:

38.0 cu. ft

39.0 cu. ft

Luggage cpacity:

13.67 cu. ft

31.3 cu. ft (63.7 w/ rear seats folded)

Performance

0-50 mph (0-80 kmh):

4.6 sec (4.8 automatic)

n/a

0-60 mph (Manual / Auto):

5.9 sec (6.5 automatic)

6.0 sec (6.7 automatic)

1/4 Mile:

14.4 sec (14.8 sec automatic)

14.7 sec (15.2sec automatic)

Top estimated speed:

143 mph (230 kmh) - Electronically limted for North America

Fuel Economy

City (Manual):

17 mpg

Highway (Manual):

24 mpg

Combined (Manual):

20 mpg

Standard Features

Technical:

• 2.7 liter, 250 hp, VG DOHC bi-tubo engine with direct ignition, electronic turbo boost regulation and 5 valves per cylinder, ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic throttle control
• 6-speed manual trasmission with synchronized reverse gear
• 5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match driver needs) and hill detection capability
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with front and rear electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation
• CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant
• Quattro IV - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen torque sensing center differential
• ESP - Electronic Stabilization Program
• Fully galvanized sheet metal

Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering:

• 7.5j x 17 Avus cast alloy wheels with 225/45 17 performance tires
• HP2 High performance four-pad front calipers
• Full size spare tire with alloy wheel (sedan only)
• Space saving spare tire with steel wheel (Avant only)
• Sport suspension, specifically designed for the S4
• Four link front suspension
• Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models)
• Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column
• Rack and pinion power steering

Exterior:

• 2.5 mph (Federal standard) front and rear bumpers, painted in body color
• Retractable high pressure headlight washers
• Heatable windshield washer nozzles
• Protective side moldings, painted in body color
• B-pillar trim in high gloss material
• Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex
• Metallic paint at no extra charge
• Bright finish roof rails (Avant only)

Exterior lighting:

• Xenon aerodynamic headlight assembly, with HID (High Intensity Discharge) low beam headlights and auto-leveling system
• Two front fog lights located in lower front bumper
• One rear fog light in left rear light
• White side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs

Comfort and Convenience:

• Fully automatic climate control with sun intensity control
• Power windows with: power retention (until either front door open); "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows
• Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features
• Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows.
• Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with defog feature
• Illuminated vanity mirrors in left and right front sunvisors
• Third, middle sunvisor above rearview mirror
• 4 assist handles in headliner with slow retraction feature
• Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system
• Folding ignition key with remote controls
• Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic switch on when key is withdrawn from ignition
• Illuminated glove box, trunk area, lighter and ashtrays
• Heated driver door lock

Seating:

• 10-way power driver and front passenger seats including electric lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints
• 2 adjustable head restraints for rear seat; 2 3-point safety belts and center lap belt (Sedan only)
• 3 adjustable head restraints for rear seat; three 3-point rear safety belts (Avant only)
• Front seat-back map pockets
• 60/40 split folding rear seat with individual locks

Interior:

• Silk nappa leather upholstery, including door panel inserts and armrests
• Front and rear floor mats
• Genuine birds-eye maple wood trim on dashboard door panel interior beltline and center console
• Leather wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel in dashboard color with S4 logo
• Tiptronic controls on steering wheel (when equiped with automatic transmission)
• Leather covered transmission shift knob, shift boot and hand brake handle
• Folding front center armrest with adjustable height and storage area for cellular telephone
• Full length center console with: stroage tray and rear ashtray; fold out cup holder; additional power outlet
• Fold down rear center armrest
• Power outlet in trunk (Avant only)
• Aluminum door sill trim with S4 script
• Ambient lighting in headliner for dash and center console
• Illuminated air vent controls in dashboard
• Four tie-down eyelets with luggage net in trunk
• Expandable ski sack
• Retractable luggage cover (Avant only)
• Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area

Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment:

• Driver information display including: outside temperature display plu 5-function trip computer; radio/telephone display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and deck lid
• Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: white/red illumination, digital clock with date, voltmeter; tachometer, electronic speedometer; fuel gauge, oil temperature gauge, temperature gauge; various warning lights
• Digital odometer with trip odometer and service interval indicator
• Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate
• Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft deterrent light and interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring
• Symphony AM/FM radio with: in-dash one-disc CD player; cassette player; RDS (Radio display system displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed); CD changer operation capability
• 8-speaker 80W sound system
• Diversity (four) rear window glass radio antenna
• Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket)
• Pre-wiring for 6-disc CD changer (includes mounting bracket in trunk)
• Rear window defroster (sedan only)
• Rear window defroster; rear whiper (Avant only)

Safety:

• Driver and front passenger next generation airbags with supplemental restraints
• Driver and front passenger seat mounted side airbag supplemental restraints
• Inflatable "SIDEGUARD" curtain airbags
• Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts
• Rear outer seat 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning (Sedan only)
• 3 rear seat 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning (Avant only)
• Rear center lap seat belt (Sedan only)
• Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats)
• Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys)
• Active reflectors in rear of all doors
• First Aid kit located in rear center armrest
• Emergency warning triangle located in trunk