Overview
The 2012 Audi S4 is a sports car that offers an impressive driving experience, leading technologies, and every-day suitability. It features a 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 engine which provides excellent acceleration and efficiency in all driving situations and the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission for faster precise gear changes. The key competitors of the S4 are BMW 335i and 335xi.
Powertrain And Performance
The standard power train is a 333hp - 325 lb-ft 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 teamed with quattro all-wheel drive. The transmission choices include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission. The available seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission delivers fast gear shifts which is especially exhilarating during the 4.9 seconds it takes to reach 60 MPH. The latest generation of quattro all-wheel drive is employed, with asymmetric rear-biased torque split (40% front / 60% rear under nominal conditions). The fuel economy details are 18/27 mpg city/highway with manual transmission and 18/28 with the S tronic.
Build And Styling
The S4-specific interior and exterior distinctive features include rear LED lighting, front/rear bumpers, including unique front grille, trunk lid with integrated spoiler, special 18-inch wheels standard with high performance tires, sport seats with unique interior color offerings, S4-badged steering wheel, aluminum door sill inlays, key fob, and gauge cluster and S4 Aluminum-optic exterior accents include front and rear diffuser blades, mirror housings, and four exhaust pipes.
The innovative features on the 2012 Audi S4 include the MMI operating logic standard (with central display screen), Audi Drive Select - varies the engine, transmission, steering, rear differential, and suspension damping characteristics to suit the driver's preferences, Audi music interface -full iPod integration with the MMI system, Bluetooth hands-free telephone interface, bi-xenon headlamps with Audi's signature LED daytime running lights, rear parking sensors with rearview camera, electromechanical parking brake, 3rd Generation MMI with hard-drive-based Navigation system (Optional), including voice control, Audi Side Assist lane change assistant and the Bang & Olufsen 505W 14-speaker sound system (Optional).
Safety Features
Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger with two stage activation, side airbags and safeguard head airbags, Audi backguard system, ESP, LED DRLs, safety belts and tire pressure monitoring systems are among the standard safety features.
