Audi returns to forced induction in the 2010 S4. The 4.2 V8 has been dropped. The standard power train will be the new 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 mated to quattro® all-wheel drive. The new 3.0T is rated at 333hp and 328lb/ft of torque. Fuel economy is significantly improved over previous generation S4. Acceleration has also been improved too, 0-60 mph 5.1 sec (est.) Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission. New available quattroSport rear differential dynamically varies torque between the rear wheels also known as torque vectoring.
01-20-2009