Finally! New Audi S4

[Ti Kan]

Per Lindgren writes:
> Audi is unveiling the sporty top model in the A4 range. The new S4 is
> making its debut at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Like its predecessor, the
> ...
> 253 kW (344 bhp) and a torque of 410 Nm.
>
> The eight-cylinder engine's thrust enables the new Audi S4 with 6-speed
> manual gearbox to complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6
> seconds. It takes just 20.6 seconds to reach 200 km/h, whilst the top
> speed is a governed 250 km/h.

The 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) number doesn't look too impressive.  It's
the same as the B5 biturbo S4.  One would expect with a 344hp V8 it
would be quicker than that.  Either the specs are conservative, the
gearing is tall, or the car is heavy.  On the other hand, the 0-200 km/h
(0-124 mph) number of 20.6 sec is very good.  Car & Driver's test on the
B5 biturbo S4 shows 0-130 mph at 29.9 sec, for comparison purposes.

They should biturbo the V8 (a la RS6) to make the next-gen RS4.  Now
*that* would be sweet!

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic (soon)
2001 S4 2.7T
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0
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