Audi S4 Cabriolet: 7-day test

CarPoint has made a 7-day test of the Audi S4 Cabriolet. Although we have to say that they tested the old model of the Audi S4 Convertible, not the one introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Please be aware of it!

Few four-seat convertibles on the market can match the straight-line performance of Audi's 'S' fettled A4 cabriolet. With 0-100km/h sprinting of just 5.9 seconds, it's a thrill ride combined with all the safety, technological and luxury features expected of a top-shelf German vehicle.
Launched in April, 2005, the S4 cabriolet marries the awesome performance of the S4 sedan with the drop-top appeal of the A4 convertible. For $143,800, you get the super-responsive 4.2lt V8 pumping out 253kW at 7000rpm and 410Nm at 3500rpm. It's a wonderful free-revving unit that punches hard from standstill, spins effortlessly to 7000revs and delivers a seductive, although muted, note that's music to a car enthusiast's ears.

Stomp on the throttle too hard, though, and you'll have the tyres scrabbling for grip, despite the safety net of all-wheel drive and traction control. Fuel economy was another highlight, returning 12litres/100km despite some spirited driving.

Would we buy one? Yes, for the exhilarating performance, stylish looks, rock-solid build and drop-top fun. But at almost twice the price of the 1.8-litre turbo version, deep pockets and a lust for high performance are definitely required.

GermanCarBlog, Audi S4

Source: CarPoint via AudiWorld

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