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2001 Audi S4 Review
The gloves are off.
2001 S4 Review Summary & Specifications
This car is clearly intended for enthusiasts. The $7000 price premium of an S4 over an A4 2.8 would not return equal extra enjoyment to someone not interested in driving aggressively. In fact, the harder ride would probably make the S4 less rewarding. To get the most out of this car, you have to be willing to use it. This machine is not for the faint of heart.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | S4 ($38,900), S4 Avant ($40,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 30V twin-turbocharged intercooled V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 250-hp 2.7-liter dohc 30-valve twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbag, Sideguard curtain airbags, front automatic pretensioning and belt force limiters, rear outer 3-point seatbelts with pretensioning, safety unlock system (unlocks doors when airbags deploy), Xenon HID headlamps, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Neckarsulm, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR AUDI |
| Manufacturer URL | www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 38900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | S4 ($38,900) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS with front and rear electronic differential locks and electronic rear brake pressure regulation, ESP Electronic Stabilization Program, alloy wheels, headlight washers, heatable windsheild washers, Xenon HID headlamps, fog lamps, automatic climate control, power windows, cruise control, central locking with sunroof and window close feature, power mirrors with defoggers, third sun visor above rear view mirror, 10-way power driver and passenger sport seats, 60/40 folding rear seat, nappa leather upholstery, floor mats, birds-eye maple interior trim, full-length center console, ski sack, trip computer, anti-theft alarm, AM/FM/CD eight-speaker stereo, prewired for telephone and CD-changer, defroster. |
| Destination Charge | 550 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport Package ($400) includes Nappa leather seats with Alcantara seat inserts, silver aluminum outside beltline trim, silver aluminum outside rear-view mirrors. |
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| Price as Tested | 39850 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 258 @ 1850-4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/24 |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 176.5/72.7/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.9/58.7 |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/NA/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.8/NA/33.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 3.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3593 |
| Stock Tires | P225/45R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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