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[Brian Armstead]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The all-new 2007 Audi A4 and S4 Cabriolets will
make their North American debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show. A
restyled exterior and two new available engines featuring Audi’s FSI
direct injection technology mark the biggest changes to the A4
Cabriolet. The 340-hp S4 Cabriolet has also been enhanced to further
express the cars high-performance prowess. 

The A4 and S4 Cabriolet’s exterior has now been integrated with Audi’s
corporate design, the singleframe grille. The S4 Cabriolet receives the
same styling cues as the S4 sedan: “S” specific grille treatment, larger
air intakes, V8 badges on the fenders, four oval exhaust pipes, and 18”
wheels.

The A4 Cabriolet is now available with two of the recently named Ward’s
10 Best Engines: the 200hp 2.0T FSI turbocharged four-cylinder and the
255hp 3.2 V6 FSI. Audi’s legendary quattro all-wheel drive system is
available on the 2.0T model and standard with the 3.2 model.


The S4 comes with another recent Ward’s winner, the 340hp 4.2 V8 and
quattro all-wheel drive.

The A4 Cabriolet has a four-link front suspension and the highly complex
self tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension. Both consist primarily
of light-alloy components resulting in a low unsprung mass..These new
components help the new A4 Cabriolet achieve sporty handling
characteristics while maintaing a compliant ride. 


Both Cabriolet models benefit from Servotronic speed-sensitive steering
providing more direct response and greater feedback for the driver.