Audi S4 Engine Specs: The S4 Cabriolet comes outfitted with a 4.2 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 40 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Volkswagen. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Audi.

The S4 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the S4 Cabriolet are 69.50 inches wide by 179.00 inches long. It sits 56.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $45,850, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,244. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 S4 is a traditional Bosch ME-7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.40 gallons.

The 2005 S4 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Audi S4 Cabriolet sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Audi, specifically a S4.

Tags: 2-Door, Audi S4, Cabriolet, Convertible, United States market

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