There's been a lot of talk about the Audi S4 for 2006. As a leading car in the convertible market the S4 (and in this case specically the Cabriolet version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door S4 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Audi as a brand in general.

2006 Audi S4 Cabriolet Specs

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

The 2006 S4's exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.50 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the S4 Cabriolet are 77.10 inches wide by 168.70 inches long. It sits 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the S4 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,220 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,450. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

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

In 2005 and 2006 the S4 Cabriolet was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic White, Brilliant Black, Brilliant Red, Dakar Beige Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl Effect, Lava Gray Pearl, Light Silver Metallic, Moro Blue Pearl Effect, Murano Green Pearl Effect, Ocean Blue Pearl Effect, and Venetian Violet Pearl.

What We Think of the Audi S4

The 2005 model began the promise of the Audi S4. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Audi hopes that the S4 Cabriolet will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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