One of the staples of the Sedan segment is the Audi S4. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the S4 with one versions: Base. Sales for the S4, especially the S4 Base, were brisk during 1994 and 1995. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Engine Performance

Audi S4 Engine Specs: The S4 Base comes outfitted with a 2.2 liter, 5-cylinder motor that uses 20 valves. The engine, manufactured by Audi, is teamed up with a Volkswagen 5-speed transaxle. 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.

S4 Base Statistics

The S4 is 192.60 inches long, 71.00 inches wide, and 56.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $49,070, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the S4 is a Bosch Motronic SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.10 gallons.

The 1994 S4 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Audi S4 Base sold well in 1994. 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: 4-Door, Audi S4, Base, Canada market, Sedan

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