2010 Audi S4,Reviews

The 2010 Audi S4 is a high-performance sedan available with one of two packages: Premium Plus or Prestige. Standard equipment for the Premium Plus includes 18-inch wheels with summer tires, a sunroof, automatic xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, foglights, automatic wipers, tri-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power sport seats, leather and faux-suede upholstery, heated front seats, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, Bluetooth, a dash-mounted Multi Media Interface (MMI) electronics controller and a 10-speaker stereo with single-CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack.

The available 2010 Audi S4 Drive Select Package adds adaptive suspension dampers, an enhanced steering system, a sport rear differential and selectable driving settings. Stand-alone options include 19-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, full leather seats and a power rear sunshade with manual rear side shades.

Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Audi S4 is powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that produces 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed through Audi's ubiquitous Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which features a 40/60 front/rear torque split. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual (S tronic) is optional. A sports rear differential (which varies torque between the rear wheels) is also available.

EPA-estimated fuel economy is above average for this class of car, with 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with the manual.

Safety
The 2010 Audi S4 comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a hill-holder for the manual transmission. Rear side airbags are optional.

Interior Design and Special Features
The MMI controls are conveniently arrayed around the console-mounted shifter on models equipped with the navigation system.

Driving Impressions
The 2010 Audi S4 is a sharp-handling car, with tenacious AWD traction and little body roll to speak of. We'd skip the optional Audi Drive Select system, however, as it makes the driving experience overly complicated -- and the standard suspension, throttle and steering calibrations are just fine. The new supercharged V6 doesn't yield the same knee-weakening auditory pleasure as the Audi S5's V8, but it sounds plenty spirited, and it boasts more torque and vastly better fuel economy.

2011 Audi S4,Reviews

STaSIS Engineering is dedicated to providing automotive performance to the mainstream market. They specialize in performance-enhancing brakes, suspension, driveline, and engine products.
Hit the jump to read about how Stasis applied these products to the 2011 Audi S4.
The side sills have painted black with a white and gray strip and the roof has been given a gray strip, as has the rear of the car.

We imagine the interior was left alone, as 2011 Audi S4 interiors are like works of art. As an everyday sports car, the Audi is the cream of the crop.
Buyers will have a choice from a plethora of custom wheel choices, including 20-inch cast aluminum units or 20-inch forged aluminum designs.

Stasis decided to bolt on a reflashed engine controller, along with a less restrictive stainless steel exhaust. If you like exhaust kits, Stasis has created a piece that is simply brilliant. It’s a lightweight, free-flowing, T304 stainless steel exhaust system that works perfectly with the engine tuning software.

Stock springs and dampers are replaced with stiffer units, while lightweight double-digressive valve dampers reportedly help body motions while delivering a comfortable ride. If that wasn’t enough - and it never is -, Stasis also bolts on larger front and rear anti-roll bars to further aid performance in bends. Sounds like our dream car.

The stock rotors are scrapped in favor of lightweight two-piece 14.5-inch rotors, although larger 15.3-inch rotors. Not only did this modification help stopping distance, it reduced 52 pounds from the car’s overall weight.