Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A4
Power
344HP
Torque
410Nm
Consumption
13.3l/100
Emissions
321g/km
0-100 km/h
5.6s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1735kg
Price
61,300€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
460 L
63 L
253 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi S4 quattro 6 vel. · 344 CV (2005-2008)
General description
The B7 generation Audi S4 is much more than a sedan; it's the last echo of a golden era. A car that hides a wild heart under an elegant and discreet appearance: a majestic naturally aspirated V8 engine. It is the perfect definition of a wolf in sheep's clothing, a high-performance machine for daily use that doesn't need to shout its potential, only whisper it through its four exhaust tips.
Driving experience
Driving this S4 is a visceral experience that modern cars have forgotten. Turning the key and waking up the 4.2-liter V8 is to start a mechanical symphony. The power delivery is linear, addictive, pushing relentlessly up to 7000 revolutions per minute with a howl that gives you goosebumps. The 6-speed manual transmission connects you directly to the machine, and the quattro all-wheel drive gives you unwavering confidence to devour any curve, regardless of the weather. It's not just speed, it's pure feeling.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the S4 B7 is an exercise in restraint and timeless elegance. It maintains the sober and perfect lines of the A4, but adds details that betray its character. The satin aluminum mirrors, the specific grille, the 18-inch wheels and, above all, the quad exhaust tips, are clues for the expert eye. Inside, Audi's quality is palpable, with sport seats that hug you and a cockpit focused on the pleasure of driving, without the distractions of modern screens.
Technology and features
The technology of this S4 does not lie in touch screens, but in the excellence of its mechanical engineering. The protagonist is the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with a Torsen center differential, a work of art that guarantees legendary traction and safety. The V8 engine, with its 5 valves per cylinder, is a piece of craftsmanship that is now extinct. It is the pinnacle of the analog era, a car where technology was at the service of pure sensations and dynamic efficiency.
Competition
In its time, the S4 faced two German titans: the BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C AMG. While the M3 was the pure athlete, more agile and track-focused with its rear-wheel drive, and the C AMG was the European 'muscle car', brutal and direct, the Audi S4 positioned itself as the perfect balance. It was the most versatile and safe thanks to its quattro drive, capable of being a missile in any season and a comfortable and discreet travel companion.
Conclusion
The Audi S4 V8 is a gem, a future classic that represents the end of a lineage of glorious engines. It is a car for purists, for those who value the sound of a naturally aspirated V8, the feel of a manual transmission, and the safety of quattro all-wheel drive. It combines the practicality of a sedan with the thrill of a purebred sports car like few others. It is not just a car, it is an endangered experience that captures the heart of any car enthusiast.