FRANKFURT: Audi launched the new S4 and S4 Avant at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The top models from the A4 series will be out in 2016, and are ahead of the competition – with an extensive package of new technologies, and 354hp, 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.
“At Audi, we have more than 20 years of expertise in developing our sporty S models,” says Professor Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Audi Board of Management for Technical Development.
The heart of the S models is a newly developed V6 engine with petrol direct injection and turbocharging.
The 3.0 TFSI has an output of 354hp; its 500Nm of torque is available from 1,300 to 4,500 rpm.
In the NEDC cycle, the S4 Sedan consumes less than 7.4 liters of fuel per 100km.
The new eight-speed tiptronic transmission is highly efficient.
Whenever the driving situation allows, it switches to freewheeling to save fuel.
The five-link suspension on the front and rear axle precisely separates the longitudinal and transverse forces, thus ensuring optimum handling in all driving situations.
The standard 18 inch wheels in 5-twin-spoke star design roll on 245/40 size tyres.
A 19-inch alternative is available from quattro GmbH.
The second major innovation on the S4 models is the MMI operating system.
Its operating logic is similar to that of the latest smartphones, including the intelligent free text search function.
On the top infotainment system, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and 8.3 inch monitor, the rotary pushbutton features an integrated touch pad for zooming and scrolling, and for entering characters.
Also, the Audi connect hardware module provides a high-speed connection to the Internet using the LTE standard.
The integrated Wi-Fi hotspot enables passengers to surf and send mail on mobile devices, while the driver can use the online services from the Audi connect portfolio.
These include the Audi smartphone interface, which integrates iOS and Android mobile phones.
The Audi phone box links passengers’ smartphones to the on-board aerial.
If the phones have the appropriate features, they can be inductively charged at the same time.
The Audi tablet is used for flexible rear seat entertainment.
Hi-fi fans can order the Bang & Olufsen Sound System with state-of-the art 3D sound.
