The Audi S4 Base for 2005: Improving on 2004
Several things can be said about the Audi S4 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Audi S4 Engine Specs
The S4 Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.
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 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The S4 is 179.00 inches long, 69.50 inches wide, and 56.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $45,850, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,244. This price is on target 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 2005 S4 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Audi S4
The 2005 model year was telling year 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.
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Tags: 4-Door, Audi S4, Base, Sedan, United States market
