Although the S4 Cabriolet is built off the 'B6' chassis A4 architecture, its body is completely different, the only thing in common being
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| Although the S4 Cabriolet is built off the A4 sedan, its body is completely different, especially the windshield that rests at a more raked angle giving the car a more flowing profile. (Photo: Justin Couture, Canadian Auto Press) |
a familiar look. It is one of those transformations that is downplayed visually; every body panel is different and few components, such as the tail lights, and the entire rear end styling for that matter, are kept the same. Even the windshield is at a more raked angle giving the car a more flowing profile. Mind you, these little adaptations help make the S4 one of the most tasteful convertibles currently on the market, beautifully understated and elegant even in outrageously bright Sprint Blue Pearl. Credit should also go to Karmann. The German coachwork firm not only is responsible for the designing the roof's mechanism, but also for assembling the supermodel of the range.
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The S4 hints at its incredible power potential through shiny side view mirrors, larger 18-inch 'Avus' alloy wheels and an egg crate grille accented by tiny S4 motifs. (Photo: Justin Couture, Canadian Auto Press)
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far as visual differences go, they're few and far between with the S4 Cabrio. It'll be particularly hard to distinguish it from regular A4s, as both models feature chrome windscreen pillars, brushed metal cabin surround and a thin chrome surround on the upper grille. The S4 hints at its incredible power potential through shiny side view mirrors, larger 18-inch 'Avus' alloy wheels and an egg crate grille accented by tiny S4 motifs. At back, the typical decklid spoiler and fancy rear valance are absent; the only visual sign of its power comes from two fat chrome-tipped exhaust pipes that jut from the uncluttered rear bumper. In the car world, this one speaks softly and carries a big stick.
