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2006 Audi S4 quattro Road Trip Part 1

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Khatir Soltani
Is that worth the price? It would be for me. It makes my list
Tom raises his cup to the Rockies, the S4, and a week of well-earned vacation. (Photo: Jonathan Yarkony, Canadian Auto Press)
of 600-thread-count sheets, Basil Hayden's bourbon, a game-winning goal, the top shelf of my bookcase, seeing Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo in person and the solo from Weezer's Only in Dreams. A weird list no doubt, but they're the kind of things that I would like to have with me if stranded on an island, and if I couldn't have them, I could live on the memory.

Right now, I'm off to make some more memories. More on the S4 when I return from my trip.

Specifications (S4 quattro):

  • Price Range (S4 quattro MSRP): $68,950 - $83,440
  • Price as Tested (MSRP): $72,645
  • Body Type: 4-door sedan
  • Layout: front engine, AWD
  • Engine: 340-hp, 302 lb-ft of torque, 4.2L, 40-valve DOHC V8
  • Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional  6-spd auto w/manual mode)
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD
  • Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,586 / 1,718 / 1,415 / 2,651 mm (180.6 / 67.6 / 55.7 / 104.4 in)
  • Curb Weight: 1,750 kg (3,858 lbs)
  • Tires: 235/40R18
  • Capacity: 379 L (13.3 cu-ft)
  • Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15.8 / 10.2 L/100 km
  • Observed Fuel Economy: 12.9 L/100 km
  • Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
  • Competitors: BMW M3, Cadillac CTS-V, Lexus IS 350, Mazdaspeed6, Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, Volvo S60 R
  • Website: www.audicanada.ca
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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