| Body/Chassis |
| 2-sided
fully galvanized steel, multi-step anti-corrosion
protection. |
| Engine |
| Type |
Bi-turbo
90-degree V6 with 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement |
2.7
litres |
| Bore |
3.19
in. |
| Stroke |
3.40
in. |
| Compression
ratio |
9.3:1 |
| Cylinder
block |
Cast
iron |
| Cylinder
head |
Aluminum
alloy |
| Crankshaft |
Forged
steel, 4 main bearings |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC,
belt-driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve
timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold |
| Firing
order |
1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Cooling
system |
Water-cooled,
thermostatically controlled radiator fan |
| Lubrication
system |
Gear
pump, pressurized, full flow with oil cooler |
| Fuel
injection system |
Electronic
multi-point sequential with hot film air mass sensor, solid
state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock
sensors with cylinder selective knock control and fully
adaptive controls |
| Fuel
requirement |
Premium
unleaded (98 octane) recommended for maximum performance |
| Emission
system |
dual
3-way catalytic converters with individual oxygen sensors |
| Turbochargers |
| Twin
KKK KO3 turbos with twin charged air intercoolers,
electronic turbo boost regulation |
| Performance |
| Horsepower
(SAE net) |
265
@ 5800 rpm |
| Torque |
400Nm
@ 1850 rpm |
| Acceleration
(in seconds) |
0-50
mph |
4.8 |
| 0-60
mph |
5.8 |
| Top
track speed |
155
mph |
| EPA
estimated fuel economy |
NA |
| Transmission |
| Type |
6-speed
manual |
| Gear
Ratios |
1st |
3.500:1 |
| 2nd |
1.889:1 |
| 3rd |
1.23:1 |
| 4th |
0.967:1 |
| 5th |
0.806:1 |
| 6th |
0:684:1 |
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
quattro
IV-permanently engaged all-wheel drive system with
Electronic Differential Locks (EDL) |
| Front
and rear differentials |
Hypoid
gear, electronically locking |
| Torsen
center differential |
Automatic
and variable front to rear power proportioning |
| Steering |
| Type |
Rack
and pinion, variable power assist |
| Ratio |
16.2:1 |
| Turns
(lock-to-lock) |
3.1 |
| Turning
circle (curb-to-curb) |
37.4
ft. |
| Suspension |
| Type |
Sport-tuned |
| Front |
Four-link,
upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil
spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) |
| Rear |
Double
control arms (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil
spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) |
| Brakes |
| Type |
Dual
diagonal with anti-lock braking (ABS 5.3), diagonally split
dual circuits, brake booster servo and electronic rear brake
pressure proportioning, HP2 4-piston front calipers |
| Front |
12.6
in. diameter ventilated discs |
| Rear |
10.0
in. diameter ventilated discs |
| Wheels/Tyres |
| Wheels |
17x8
cast alloy, 6-spoke "Avus" design |
| Tires |
255/45
R 17 performance tyres |
| Capacities |
| Engine
oil |
6
litres |
| Cooling
system |
6
litres |
| Fuel
tank |
62
litres |
| Separate
Options
|
Bose®
150 watt
premium
sound
system
6-disc CD
changer
(trunk
mounted)
Hands-free
Nokia®
cellular
telephone
Silk
Nappa
leather/Alcantara®
interior
with
carbon
fibre
trim
Heated
front
seats
Glass
sunroof
with
pre-select
function,
sunshade
and pinch
protection
Automatic-dimming
rearview
mirror
Silk Nappa
leather
seats with
Alcantara®
seating
surfaces
Anti-theft
alarm
system
with
blinking
theft-deterrent
light and
interior
monitoring
sensors
Automatic
climate
control
system
with sun
sensor and
pollen/dust
filter
Power
windows
with
one-touch
up and
down for
front
windows,
one-touch
down for
rear
windows
and pinch
protection
for all
windows
Convenience
close
feature
for power
windows
and
optional
sunroof
Electronic
cruise
control
with coast
and speed
resume
features
Power
central
locking
system
including
boot
and fuel
door and
selective
unlocking
Heat ducts
to rear
seat area
Illuminated
glove box,
trunk,
lighter/ashtrays
Folding
ignition
key with
remote
locking,
selective
unlock
Right and
left
illuminated
vanity
mirrors in
sun visors
Front and
rear
reading
lights
Fade-out
feature
for
interior
lights
Intermittent
wiper mode
with
adjustable
intervals
Tilt and
telescoping
steering
column
Heated
windshield
washer
nozzles
|
|
| Seating/Trim
|
3-spoke Sport
steering wheel with S4 emblem
Front seatback map pockets
Folding front-center armrest with storage container
Rear-center armrest
Full center console with forward storage bin
60/40 split folding rear seat with locking seat back
Front and rear carpet floor mats
|
|
| Instrumentation
|
Backlit
instrument cluster-fuel, oil temperature, voltmeter and
coolant temperature gauges, red illumination
Tachometer and electronic speedometer (160 mph)
Hands-free
Nokia® cellular telephone
Driver information display with 6-function trip computer
|
|
| Audio
System
|
Concert
AM/FM stereo cassette
player (anti-theft coded) with CD changer
operation
9-speaker sound package
Audi
CD-ROM based Satellite Navigation System |
|
| Exterior
|
Sporty
appearance with unique S4 badging, front grille, bumper,
body trim and dual exhaust outlet
Aerodynamic 3-way xenon gas-discharge HID low beam
headlights with automatic self-leveling
17-inch cast alloy 6-spoke "Avus" design wheels
with 225/45 R 17 performance tires
Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield
Protective body side moldings painted in body color
Nogaro blue pearl effect paintwork |
|
| Safety
|
Anti-lock
brake system (ABS 5.3)
Supplemental restraints: Next generation driver and front
passenger airbags
Driver and front passenger seat mounted chest side airbags
Front 3-point safety belts with height- adjustment and
automatic pre-tensioning
Rear 3-point safety belts for outboard positions with
comfort adjustment and automatic pre-tensioning
Rear center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Rear and right front passenger safety belts with Automatic
Locking Retractors (ALR) for children/child seats
First Aid kit in rear armrest
Full size spare with alloy wheel
|
Original
Specification
