Scintillating. Stupendous. Singular. Introducing the 2004 V8-powered S4. Not simply 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, legendary quattro� all-wheel drive. Not just 40 free-breathing valves, a breath of fresh air in the category. Not just a step up the performance sport sedan ladder, the proverbial quantum leap.
It all starts the moment you turn the key. This 4.2 liter V8 doesn’t make noise. It makes music. So, what’ll it be? A smooth as silk six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic� automatic with race-bred steering wheel paddle shifting? Either way, you get a rocket that delivers more torque at a mere 1100 rpm than some cars manage at full throttle. Horsepower is great, but it’s torque that creates propulsive power.
Christina has wanted me to get a new car for a while now, with her car in the shop, and me putting miles on the rental, she decided to kick it into high gear, figuring that in typical Max fashion it would take me almost a year to get one. Little did she know that we would see an Audi S4 in Santa Barbara this weekend, and that I would want one.
I still need to test drive, and kick the tires, and do the usual pre-purchase investigation. Plus I need to seriously contemplate if I really want a car payment again. But man was this car hot.
Say it with me� 340 horsepower 4.2 liter V8 engine arrrgggghhhh�..