Comme les gammes A6 et A5, et par extension les modèles S et RS, l'A4 a droit à un restylage. Audi applique la même recette : optiques avant plus effilées, calandre hexagonale, antibrouillards carrés et non plus ronds, feux et bouclier arrière légèrement redessinés.
Le gabarit de l'auto reste quasiment inchangé (4,701 X 1,826 x 1,427 m pour la berline S4 et 4,719 x 1,826 x 1,145 m pour le break S4 Avant). Les lois d'amortissements ont été revues pour ce nouveau millésime, avec comme objectif d'améliorer la précision et le confort.
L'habitacle reçoit des changements mineurs. Le plus grande partie des modifications vise à améliorer l'ergonomie. De nouveaux habillages du tableau de bords ainsi que de nouvelles selleries font leur apparition.
Sous la capot, les blocs TDI sont majoritaires. Le 2.0 TDI est dispo en version 120 et 177 ch, et le 3.0 TDI en 204 et 245 ch. En essence, nous trouvons un 1.8 TFSI de 170 ch, un 2.0 TFSI de 211 ch et, ce qui nous intéresse le plus, un V6 3.0 TFSI développant toujours 333 équidés.
La S4 possédant toujours le même bloc, les performances sont inchangées. Le 0 à 100 km/h est abattu en 5" et la vitesse maxi est toujours limitée à 250 km/h.
Audi n'a pas encore annoncé la date de commercialisation, ni les tarifs français de l'A4 restylée. Sachez qu'en Allemagne, la gamme berline commence à 27 100€ et la gamme break débute à 28 750€. L'A4 Allroad démarre à 37 550€. Une berline S4 se négocie à partir de 52 100€ et une S4 Avant à partir de 53 750€.
Audi 80 and Audi A4 history
The models in Audi's midsize class -- the Audi A4 and its predecessor, the Audi 80 -- constitute the heart of the brand. The company recently celebrated a true milestone in production. In early October, the ten millionth midsize Audi rolled off the assembly line: a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a V6 engine generating 245 kW (333 hp) of output.
"Ten million midsize vehicles is an achievement which makes us thrilled and proud," says Frank Dreves, Board Member for Production at AUDI AG. "Thanks to its sophisticated technology and excellent quality, the Audi A4 is our bestseller -- winning over customers in every market since it was launched. With our strong team and our effective Audi production system, we will continue writing this success story, especially as a modified version of the Audi A4 will soon be launched."
Audi has been producing the A4 model family at its Ingolstadt site since 1994 and, since 2007, via the "production turntable" in Neckarsulm, as well. The Audi A4 sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro, the S4 sedan, and the S4 Avant roll off the assembly line in Ingolstadt. A certain number of A4 sedan models are produced at the Neckarsulm site.
"The Audi A4 family ensures that capacity utilization will remain high in the long term at our key plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm -- and therefore ensures job security," explains Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG. He adds: "This success was made possible in large part by our Production colleagues, who utilize their extensive expertise, relentless devotion to top quality, and considerable commitment to build the Audi A4."
Peter Kössler, Plant Manager in Ingolstadt, emphasizes: "The success story of the Audi A4 could not have been written here without the productivity and motivation of our Ingolstadt team. Work in Production becomes more complex all the time. We master this challenge by means of our streamlined processes and the expertise of our top team."
Midsize Audi models are proven champions -- and have been for 39 years. Right from the very first Audi 80, launched in 1972, the brand with the four rings set new standards in lightweight design, performance, and agility. Four generations of the Audi 80 had been produced by 1994-95, when it was replaced by the Audi A4 -- which is currently in its fourth generation. The five millionth Audi A4 left the factory in March 2011.
The extensive changes made recently make the Audi A4 more appealing than ever before. The sedan, the Avant, the allroad quattro, and the S4 models now feature technologies which make them even more efficient and sporty -- regarding the engines, chassis, and infotainment. New design modifications lend visible expression to progress.
Midsize vehicles have always played the leading role at Audi -- and not just in terms of volume. Over the course of 39 years, they have embodied monumental innovations. The quattro drivetrain with a self-locking differential, fully galvanized vehicle bodies, S tronic, and the sport differential have demonstrated, time and again, Audi's commitment to Vorsprung durch Technik. The brand offered the Audi duo -- a hybrid model based on the Audi A4 Avant -- as long ago as 1997.
Midsize Audi cars have displayed excellence in motorsport, as well. The midsize class is namely home to legendary rallye vehicles -- the Audi Rallye quattro and the Audi Sport quattro -- as well as superior circuit racing cars such as the Audi 90 quattro IMSA-GTO, the Audi 80 Competition, the Audi A4 quattro (STW), and the Audi A4 DTM. Audi's midsize class has always been ahead of the competition.
Audi S8 Biturbo first video (Motorsport)
Exit le V10 de la Lamborghini Gallardo, la grosse berline sportive reçoit le V8 biturbo de ses petites sœurs S6 et S7. A la différence près qu'il développe ici 520 équidés et offre un couple de 66,3 mkg.
Ce moteur est associé à une boîte auto à 8 rapport tiptronic. Côté perfs, Audi annonce un 0 à 100 km/h en 4"2 tandis que la vitesse de pointe est bridée à 250 km/h. La transmission Quattro reçoit le différentiel Sport de série.
Afin de stopper cette bête de 5,15 m de long, Audi a vu les choses en grand : disques de 400 mm à l'avant et 365 mm à l'arrière. Un système carbone-céramique est dispo en option.
L'habitacle est très luxueux et bien doté. La principale option est le système audio Bang & Olufsen comprenant 19 haut-parleurs
Moteur : V8 Biturbo
Cylindrée : 3 993 cm3
Puissance : 520 ch à 5 800 tr/mn
Couple : 66,3 mkg à 1 700 tr/mn
Poids : 1 975 kilos
0 à 100 km/h : 4"2
Audi RS6 MTM Clubsport 742 ch 0-260 km/h accélération (Motorsport)
Départ arrêté à bord de la plus radicale des Audi RS6 préparées. Signée MTM, la Clubsport voit la puissance de son V10 biturbo passer de 580 à 742 chevaux, tandis que les places arrière sont supprimées pour gagner du poids.
Essai complet à retrouver dans le prochain numéro de Motorsport, en kiosque le 15 juillet.
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Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé 0-280 km/h (Motorsport)
Accélération de 0 à 280 km/h à bord du nouveau C 63 AMG Coupé équipé du Pack Performance (7200 euros), de la bride à 280 km/h et du différentiel autobloquant.
Essai complet à retrouver prochainement dans le numéro 43 de Motorsport.
Moteur : V8 atmo
Cylindrée : 6 208 cm3
Puissance : 487 ch à 6 800 tr/mn
Couple maxi : 61,2 mkg à 5 000
Poids : 1 655 kilos
Prix : 96 300 euros
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0-250 km/h : Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (Motorsport)
Essai complet à découvrir dans le prochain numéro de Motorsport, en kiosque le 18 novembre.
Moteur : V8 atmosphérique
Cylindrée : 4 951 cm3
Puissance maxi : 446 à 7 400 tr/mn
Couple maxi : 52,4 mkg à 4 500 tr/mn
Poids : 1 653 kg
0 à 100 km/h : 5"5
Vitesse maxi : 250 km/h
Prix US : 47 305 $
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270 km/h en Audi S4 Avant (Option Auto)
V6 3.0 compresseur de 333 ch - Anneau de Mortefontaine (CERAM) - NOT A SINGLE Dyno TEST ON OPTION AUTO VIDEOS - www.optionauto.com -
2012 Audi S4 Test Drive & Sports Car Review
http://www.autobytel.com/audi/s4/2012/ The 2012 Audi S4 may be the best car you can buy for under $50,000. It is arguably the perfect balance of performance and luxury. The S4 seems to do everything just right. The 2012 Audi S4 gives you luxury, plenty of rooms, tremendous styling, and loads of power. The base model vehicle is called the Performance Plus editions and is priced at $47,300 with the Prestige model starting at $54,000.
The 2012 Audi S4 is powered by one of the best V-6 engines ever produced. The 3.0 liter V-6 engine is supercharged by a roots-style Eaton Supercharger and features TSFI fuel injection. The resulting power output is 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque which is best in class. You can opt for either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed S-Tronic Dual Clutch automatic with auto-shift. Fuel economy averages about 18 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. But with the powerful engine, quick shifting transmission, and Quattro all-wheel drive; the 2012 Audi S4 can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in around 4.9 seconds.
Some features found on the exterior of the Audi S4 are the world famous adaptive Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. The taillights also feature LED's. These have become the most recognized feature on any Audi vehicle and many other automobile manufacturers have tried to copy these features but none look as good as Audi. You can also get an option set of huge 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with high performance tires. Also on the outside there is S-badging all around, aluminum Optic side mirrors, an cool trunk spoiler, and a sporty front splitter.
On the inside the 2012 Audi S4 features beautiful 12-way adjustable leather seats with Alcantara inserts. You can choose from carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or stainless steel inserts and trim. The steering wheel is very sporty and the car comes packed with Audi MMI technology the 2012 Audi S4 may be the ultimate luxury sport sedan for under $50,000.
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Audi S4 - Weniger ist mehr und billiger
Audi bäckt kleinere Brötchen. Der S4 muss künftig mit sechs statt mit acht Zylindern auskommen. Ist er trotzdem schneller? FOCUS-Online-Redakteur Gerd Stegmaier testet ihn auf Mallorca und auf der Rennstrecke. http://www.focus.de/auto/videos/klickdown/audi-s4-klickdown-weniger-ist-mehr-und-billiger_vid_7986.html
► 2012 Audi S4 Avant [driving scenes]
The Audi S4 and the S4 Avant are powerful athletes. Their engine, the 3.0 TFSI, is supercharged and really hangs on the gas. The six-cylinder unit combines a power output of 245 kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque with fuel consumption of just 9.4 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.02 US mpg) with S tronic. The Avant consumes 9.7 liters (24.25 US mpg). The sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 seconds; the Avant in 5.2 seconds.
Both versions come standard with a six-speed manual transmission; the seven-speed S tronic is available as an option. The sport suspension lowers the vehicle body by 20 millimeters (0.79 in), and a high-performance brake system provides powerful deceleration. The wheels are 18 inches in diameter.
2000 Audi S4 Biturbo: 11.570 @ 118.770
Big Blue Machine, Engine: Stock 2.7T with 94k original miles, Turbos: Stock K04s (from the RS4) Tires: BFG Drag Radials, 225/45/17