Jun 05, 2018 the updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Here, kevin provides his impressions of the cars transmission and the sport. The s4 has not been crashtested, but the regular a4 received a perfect five stars from the government in all crash test categories. The 2014 audi a4 and s4 are trim, techsavvy alternatives to the usual german luxury sedans, and to one stunningly good american one. Winding road racing is here, carrying the gear you need to go faster. This week we row our own gears in a manual gearboxequipped audi s4 quattro. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sevenspeed stronic. This misano red example comes equipped with the black optic package, which includes 19inch wheels, summer tires and. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sevenspeed stronic automated manual is optional. Despite having 333 hp, audi says the 2014 audi s4 gets 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Unless noted otherwise, each test car is in the office for two weeks and is driven by every member of the editorial staff. Click image to enlarge connected with either a sixspeed manual transmission or sevenspeed dual clutch automatic, the v6t because t stands for supercharging at audi for some reason puts down 333 hp between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm while peak torque of 325 lbft happens at around. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 38 2014 s4 models nationwide.
For 2014, audi a4 and s4 gain enhancements and content. The 2014 audi s4 is the performance version of audias popular a4. Sunroof, keyless entry, navigation, phone connectivity, heated seats, backup camera, original books and power comfort options. The audi s4 is the high performance variant of audi s compact executive car a4. The 2014 audi a4 ranking is based on its score within the 2014 luxury small cars category.
As far as straight line performance, audi claims a 060 mph run of 3. This 1owner manual transmission s4 has a spotless carfax with documented service at an audi dealer throughout its life. Jul 18, 2014 2014 audi s4 technik steering wheel, gauges, centre stack. Audi s very popular q5 has a new highperformance variant for 2014 called sq5. The 2014 audi s4 has the power to make the driver feel unworthy. I test drove all models excluding a8 cant afford it anyway and s4 drives the best. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Oct 12, 2010 the s4 may have lost a small amount of peak horsepower 333 bhp versus the v8s 340 bhp but in turn has gained an epaestimated 5 more mpg in the city and 7 more on the highway, not to mention. Rs5exclusive speeddeployed electric rear spoiler, with manual override deploys at 75 mph, retracts at 50 mph 2. Those numbers are only slightly behind that american. The 2014 audi s4 is a faster, tighter version of the a4 sedan. Connected with either a sixspeed manual transmission or sevenspeed dual clutch automatic, the v6t because t stands for supercharging at audi for some reason puts down 333 hp between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm while peak torque of 325 lbft happens at around 2,900 rpm and continues on to 5,300 rpm. Audis s4 range is the brands local performance sedan moniker with the longest standing.
The 2020 audi s4 offers more than muscle, it offers thoughtful innovations that show off the brains behind the brawn. All subsequent s4s since 1997 have been based on the audi a4. Standard sixspeed manual or optional sevenspeed s tronic. Sep 30, 20 for 2014, audi a4 and s4 gain enhancements and content. During the early 1990s audis original s4 galvanised ingolstadts reputation as a manufacturer of. Three trim levels are offered for the 2014 audi a4. Jun 06, 2014 2014 audi s4 quattro manual wr tv pov test drive 12 winding road magazine.
My test model arrived with a sweetshifting sixspeed manual. For those keeping count, audi published a number of 3. This misano red example comes equipped with the black. Despite that, the audi performed admirably on our figure eight course second fastest at 25. The 2014 audi s4 quattro manual is better than you deserve first. Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. Audi s highperformance awd version of the a4 sedan uses the supercharged 3. S4, s5, s5 cabriolet, s6, s7, rs 5, tt, tts, r8 coupe and r8 spyder tiptronic gear box change atf l q5 hybrid only rear sport differential change atf for clutch hydraulics and differential oil l rs 5 and rs 7 only underbody check for damage and leaks l road test check engine performance, clutch, manualautomatic transmission. Driving the final audi s4 offered with a manual transmission. The original audi s4, built from 1991 until 1994, was a performanceoriented version of audi s 100 saloonsedan.
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