The 2001 S4 is an important vehicle to Audi for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the S4 which include Base and Avant. The four-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Audi. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

2001 Audi S4 Base Specs

The restyled S4 Base is equipped with a 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 30 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The fuel system for the 2001 S4 is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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

Statistics

The dimensions of the S4 Base are 72.70 inches wide by 176.70 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 102.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $38,900, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,791. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the S4 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The S4 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Audi S4. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Audi S4, Base, Sedan, United States market

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