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les prochaines fois, je dois pister un gemballa cayenne "full black"
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Elle est quand meme belle cette RS4 berline ;)
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Message par ze_shark » 23 sept. 2008 16:04

Audi annonce aujourd'hui les nouvelles S4 et S4 Avant type B8 avec le V6 TFSI de 3L porté à 333 chevaux et 440 Nm de 2500 à 4850 t/min, toujours avec un compresseur (pas de turbos). Le 0-100 km/h est annoncé en 5.1s. La conso normalisée est annoncée à 9.7L/100km.

La transmission Quattro inclut un nouveau différentiel arrière piloté qui peut diriger le couple vers une roue ou l'autre (un peu à la manière de la Honda Legend), avec des programmes prés-sélectionnés par l'Audi Drive select. Audi offre également une direction dynamique (à-la-BMW semble-t'il) et une suspension pilotée.
La boîte S-tronic à double embrayage et 7 rapports sera disponible en option.

Livraisons Mars 2009. Enfin une digne héritière à la B5 !! C'est .... séduisant !!!

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Audi is introducing its new sporty top models in the midsize class – the S4 and the S4 Avant. Their engine, a three-liter V6 with direct fuel injection and mechanical turbocharging, delivers a powerful 245 kW (333 hp). It accelerates the S4 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.1 seconds, but on average only uses 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.25 US mpg). The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system transfers its power to the road in style, which is then converted by the sport suspension into dynamic handling. Upon request, Audi can equip the new S4 and S4 Avant with innovative technologies that further increase their lead over the competition. The seven-speed S tronic changes gears with lightning speed, and the new sport differential distributes the torque as needed between the rear wheels. The new Audi S4 will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Paris Auto Show from October 2 to 19.


The heart of the new S4 and S4 Avant is a completely redesigned engine. The 3.0 TFSI, the newest member of the Audi V-engine family, is an outstanding example of how the brand with the four rings blends performance and efficiency. The V6 generates its power from a displacement of 2,995 cc, is equipped with a supercharger, and delivers 245 kW (333 hp). The sedan sprints to100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.1 seconds, and the Avant in 5.2 seconds: they both have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

The “T” in the 3.0’s TFSI nomenclature no longer merely stands for “turbo”, but rather for the concept of supercharging in general – extensive testing on the big V6 has proven the superiority of mechanical charging. In conjunction with direct injection it is far superior to twin turbochargers, both in terms of packaging and of starting performance and responsiveness.

The compressor is so compact that it easily fits inside the 90-degree V of the cylinder banks, in place of the intake manifold. Two four-vane rotary pistons counter-rotate inside the turbocharger at up to 23,000 rpm. Two charge-air coolers are integrated into the housing and are connected to a separate coolant circuit. An impressive array of measures keeps the noise generated by the compressor to a minimum.

The engine-driven belt that powers the mechanical charger provides full thrust right from idling speed. The 3.0 TFSI delivers its maximum 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm and maintains this constantly until 4,850 rpm. In fourth gear, the vehicle accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) in just 4.4 seconds. Thanks to the extremely short gas paths, the sonorous, supercharged V6 responds spontaneously to the throttle, even more so than a naturally aspirated engine of the same displacement.

Furthermore, the new 3.0 TFSI achieves exemplary fuel efficiency. On average, the sedan uses 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.25 US mpg), and the Avant 9.9 liters per 100 km (23.76 US mpg) – an improvement of 3.4 liters (26 percent) compared with its predecessor. The Audi technology of gasoline direct injection was what made this great efficiency possible in the first place. Unlike conventional concepts, it allows the compressor to be located behind the throttle valve. In view of the low density of the intake air at loads below supercharging level and when coasting, its rotors are free-running and the amount of power required to drive them is low.

Dynamism and efficiency: The new seven-speed S tronic

The V6 power in the new S4 and S4 Avant flows into a six-speed transmission, fitted as standard, which shifts quickly and precisely. As an option, Audi offers a state-of-the-art dual-clutch transmission – the seven-speed S tronic is extremely dynamic and highly efficient. The driver has the option of driving in fully automatic mode or selecting the gears with paddles on the steering wheel or directly with the shift lever – all of which provide impressively quick gearshifts. The gearshift feel is dynamic, comfortable and very precise – typically Audi.

The seven-speed S tronic consists of two separate transmissions and uses two multidisk clutches that control the various gears. The large K1 clutch guides the power via a solid shaft to the pinions for gears 1, 3, 5 and 7. A hollow shaft rotates around the solid shaft; it is connected to the compact K2 clutch, which is integrated within its larger counterpart and controls the pinions for gears 2, 4, 6 and reverse gear.

Both transmission structures are continuously active, but only one is powered at a time by the engine. For example, when the driver accelerates in third gear, the fourth gear is already engaged in the second transmission structure. The shifting process takes place as the clutch changes – K1 opens and K2 closes with lightning speed. This process takes only a few hundredths of a second and is completed without interrupting traction. It is so comfortable and smooth that the driver hardly notices it.

The seven-speed S tronic is designed for maximum efficiency. It operates with very high efficiency and its intelligent control system maximizes fuel economy in automatic mode. With its wide gear ratio spread of 8.0:1 the seven-speed S tronic easily exploits the tremendous power and superior torque of the 3.0 TFSI.

The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system transfers power to the road with supreme ease. Under regular driving conditions, it sends 40 percent of its torque to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels – a slightly rear-biased, sporty characteristic. Where necessary, it can vary distribution within fractions of a second.

The quattro drive system ensures safe self-steering characteristics, high stability and excellent traction in comparison with rear-wheel-drive competitors.

Customized torque distribution: The sport differential with Audi drive select

The new, active sport differential ideally complements the quattro drive system and lends it even greater fascination. When the steering wheel is turned or the car accelerated in a corner, power is redirected in a controlled manner to the outer rear wheel, literally pushing the vehicle through the corner. The system intervenes to counter any signs of understeer or oversteer. For the driver, this means reduced effort at the steering wheel and even higher lateral acceleration.

The active sport differential is a new type of rear-axle differential. A superposition gear was added to both the left and right sides of the classic differential; it rotates ten percent faster than the wheel’s drive shaft.

Both components can be connected through a multidisk clutch, which runs in an oil bath, and is operated by an electro-hydraulic actuator. In most driving situations, the clutch can divert almost the complete input torque to one wheel in this way.

Controlled by an array of sensors and a high-speed computer, the active sport differential needs less than 100 milliseconds to redirect power. Drivers can adapt their manner of driving, along with characteristics for the load changes, to three performance maps. Unlike competitors’ systems, the Audi sport differential is just as effective when the engine is driving the wheels as it is on the overrun or when the car is coasting freely.

The new Audi S4 and S4 Avant are well-trained athletes. Their five-link front axle and the self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear axle are of a highly sophisticated design; both axles are made almost entirely of aluminum and are therefore very lightweight. The low-mounted steering gear transmits the steering forces to the wheels without any lag time and gives the driver a precise and sensitive road feel.

The spontaneity of Audi’s new midsize athletes is fascinating, and they possess the precise reactions of a thoroughbred sports car. In these transmissions, the differential is positioned in front of the clutch, which made it possible to move the engine 154 mm (6.06 in) forwards compared with the predecessor model. This unusual layout perfectly evens out the axle loads, and also affords the long wheelbase of 2,811 mm (9.22 ft) exceptional stability.

The chassis of both new S models received stiffer axle bearings, and the sporty tuning with stiff shock absorbers puts the chassis 20 mm (0.79 in) closer to the road. Huge high-performance and fade-resistant brakes sit behind the 18-inch and optional 19-inch cast aluminum wheels. The black-painted brake calipers – at the front with the S4 logo – grip the ventilated disks with newly developed brake pads.

Audi drive select: The driving dynamics system

The Audi drive select driving dynamics system is a further high-end technology featured on the new S4 and S4 Avant. It accesses the throttle response characteristics, the shift points for the seven-speed S tronic and supports the speed-dependent servotronic steering. With the press of a button, the driver can decide whether these systems should operate in “comfort,” “auto” or “dynamic” mode. If the vehicle is equipped with the MMI operating system, a fourth mode is available which the driver can program according to his own personal tastes and preferences.

Audi drive select can only be ordered in combination with one or more of three additional technologies – the sport differential, adaptive control for the shock absorbers, or dynamic steering, which is an additional high-tech solution. Its zero-play superposition gear, which is driven by an electric motor, varies the ratio by almost 100 percent depending on the speed being driven. In terms of driver safety, the dynamic steering assists the ESP stabilization program by using steering intervention to keep the new S4 and S4 Avant on track when cornering at the handling limits. In many instances, the system renders ESP intervention superfluous.

For the adaptive damper control system, hydraulic gas-pressurized shock absorbers are used which operate by means of additional, electrically actuated valves. They control the flow of hydraulic liquid, thus regulating the shock-absorbing characteristics. A high-performance control unit analyzes the signals it receives from 14 sensors, and calculates the damping power for each individual wheel 1,000 times per second.

An athletic look: The design

Both the Audi S4 and the S4 Avant look athletic and muscular on the road. Some of the most striking modifications to the exterior design are the special aprons, the aluminum-look exterior mirrors, the 18-inch S-design light-alloy wheels, the side rocker panels, the restrained spoiler at the rear and the quadruple exhaust system. The xenon plus headlights with daytime running lights and the rear lights are further distinctive touches.

The interior also underscores the sporty expertise that is the hallmark of both new S models. The sports seats have electric lumbar supports and pull-out thigh supports, and the instrument panel features gray dials with white needles. They also bear the S4 emblems, as do the multifunction sport steering wheel and the key. The interior is in black, with brushed aluminum inlays. Carbon and birch wood inlays are also available, as are stainless steel mesh inlays.

Optional assistance systems provide the driver with even greater control on the road. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) regulates the distance to the vehicle in front, and braking guard issues warnings regarding possible rear-end collisions. The Audi side assist makes changing lanes safer; the Audi parking system advanced makes backing into a parking space easier.

With regard to multimedia, Audi offers an attractive technology package. The communications and entertainment technologies portfolio includes the competition-beating MMI operating system, various types of radio and sound systems all the way up to the high-end solution from Bang & Olufsen, two navigation systems, an iPod interface, and a highly convenient Bluetooth car phone.

Luxurious features such as the three-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning and the dynamic cornering light system known as adaptive light round out the optional equipment.

Audi will begin delivery of its new S models in March 2009.

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Message par Polon » 23 sept. 2008 18:37

Pas mal comme motorisation, même si elle s'annonce linéaire... Et le plumage me laisse de marbre. :?
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Message par ZeusRS » 23 sept. 2008 19:12

Sympa en effet! La ligne est vraiment passe partout par contre, pas trop de signes extérieur de S... :?
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Merci de ne pas m'envoyer de MP, cette fonction m'a été bloquée, je ne peux pas y répondre.

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Message par bence » 23 sept. 2008 19:37

J'adore déja...

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Message par Yann » 23 sept. 2008 19:42

Je suis certainement un des seuls... mais c'est sympa d'avoir planté un hachoir à légumes là-bas au milieu...


C'est linéaire, certes, mais bon si tu roules papy que tu déboites et appuie full throttle, ca doit quand même envoyer un peu dans le siège...

Maintenant pour la ligne générale, ce n'est pas ici que j'avais lu que depuis la dernière génération d'Audi, la gamme S serait plus "sage" afin de creuser un plus gros fossé avec la gamme RS...?

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Message par dahu » 23 sept. 2008 19:58

Je suis soulagé que ce ne soit pas un turbo.... Intéressant en effet comme moteur, surement linéaire comme dit Polon mais c'est pas une voiture de sport non plus. Par contre selon mes critères elle a un peu trop grandi par rapport à la précédente, et ça c'est vraiment embêtant.

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Message par ze_shark » 23 sept. 2008 20:08

En même temps, les places arrières des B5 sont ridicules, celles des B6/7 vraiment exigües, on se retrouve avec une habitabilité de berline. Sinon autant prendre un S5. Une S5 dont la motorisation va peut-être évoluer ? A l'occasion d'un petit lifting ?

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Message par dahu » 23 sept. 2008 20:17

La S5 n'a pas de hayon, pour ma voiture pratique ça l'élimine. Je ne comprends d'ailleurs pas pourquoi Audi a choisi ce type de coffre, un hayon n'aurait en rien altéré la ligne. et je connais au moins une autre personne qui ne l'a pas prise pour cette raison.

Pas trouvé les gr/km de CO2 pour cette nouvelle S4 par contre. Le V8 étant à 288, on peut supposer que ce 3l devrait se situer dans les 200-220.

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Message par bence » 23 sept. 2008 21:00

+1 avec ze_shark, il y aura enfin un espace digne de ce nom à l'arrière! Je me réjouis de voir ce que va donner cette motorisation, tant mieux si c'est linéaire, avant tout une voiture de luxe, accessoirement une voiture qui peut se montrer sportive à l'intérieur de certaines limites!

V8 de la S5, ca devient has been ces gros V8 qui bouffent :lol: mis à part le charme du bruit, du caractère athmo, ils n'ont plus rien pour me plaire. :wink:

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Message par GTI » 24 sept. 2008 11:56

En tout cas la technologie est enthousiasmante :twisted:
Et enfin la S-Tronic sur des modèles haut de gamme. Ayant essayé la TTS, cette boîte a encore beaucoup progressé et frôle la perfection. De quoi se réjouir de l'ensemble boîte-moteur de cette S4.

Pour le reste, la ligne est certainement volontairement discrète, ce qui plaira à beaucoup de gens. Nous verrons ce que la RS4 propose.

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Message par Yann » 26 sept. 2008 00:02

GTI a écrit :Pour le reste, la ligne est certainement volontairement discrète, ce qui plaira à beaucoup de gens. Nous verrons ce que la RS4 propose.

Ca, tu dis :twisted:

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Message par BS » 26 sept. 2008 04:54

Elle me plaît assez en bleu Sepang avec l'intérieur gris, par contre la calandre est abominable, j'espère que le kit visuel noir sera toujours disponible.

La nouvelle RS4 devrait bientôt pointer son nez: V6, V8 ou V10 ? Atmo, biturbo ou compresseur ? Je ne changerai pas la mienne avant la fin de l'année prochaine car j'en ai besoin pour déménager.

Pas d'accord pour le manque de place à l'arrière des précédentes A4/S4/RS4, je m'y suis assis en reculant le siège avant et m'y suis trouvé parfaitement à l'aise, il ne faut bien sûr pas chercher à étendre complètement les jambes !

Je déplore comme JA que les dimensions aient pris l'ascenseur, cela m'incitera peut-être à opter pour la nouvelle Subaru Impreza STi... ou à garder ma RS4 !

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Message par SebM » 26 sept. 2008 07:23

Sympa Yann !!!! ;)
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