Test drive Audi S4 2005 - 2007 sedan
Universal Soldier - Audi S4 DTM Line test drive
Anticipating the dissenting exclamations of readers of [email protected] - why test such expensive and impractical cars, when most will still buy something like Ford Focus, I will answer. In childhood, most of us were happy to read novels about adventure. We gave the report that in the next ten years we still won’t get into the jungle or we will not become the captain of the frigate, but continued to read stories or watch films, dreaming of adventure. We grew up and our dreams grew up with us. Audi S4 for many a dream subject. A sports car worth about 100 thousand dollars. The eight-cylinder V-shaped engine with a capacity of 344 hp, a quattro all-wheel drive, and to top it off to this, the DTM Line body kit allows you to stand out.
From the usual Audi S4, DTM Line is distinguished by the front and rear spoilers made of carbon, changed by bumpers and thresholds. The foglights disappeared in the front bumpers and additional air intakes were added, and additional slots for the brake discs also appeared in the rear bumers. Black aerodinomic diffuser appeared in which paired exhaust pipes are built. In addition, the car is equipped with original black matte discs.
In the cabin, like the usual S4, magnificent sport chairs Recaro, in the base made of fabric+leather or by order Nappa+Alcantara leather. Carbone inserts, which, if desired, can be replaced with aluminum or more conservative gray birch, black piano varnish. A three -spicium steering wheel with very comfortable ears for manual gear shifts. The rest is the usual Audi A4. A full-fledged reserve was even placed in the trunk, for nothing that 18-inch. Maybe it is for the better? If you do not look closely at the w8 and S4 nameplate, it may seem that there is quite a civilian Audi A4 nearby. But it is worth provoking it, as under the roar of V8, it will break off and hide behind the horizon. Even with an automatic, acceleration to hundreds takes less than six seconds. While driving, it is impressive not so much acceleration as the elasticity of the engine. There is enough traction in the entire speed range and at any speed, which, combined with effective brakes, makes control very safe. There was a free place in the stream, and
you seem to indicate the direction, and S4 does everything else yourself, while the delays in the machine is minimal. Usually the accelerated dynamics of a sports car is slightly superior to the brake. On S4, the opposite is true. With a standard slowdown in the brakes, they provide a comfortable and smooth stop, but by pushing the pedal until the ABS is triggered, the S4 seems to throw an anchor. Slowing is extremely effective! Despite the sports low -profile rubber, the suspension was quite comfortable. Trampers and asphalt joints are overcome without unnecessary sounds and vibrations on the body. The rolls in the bend are minimal. Nevertheless, low -profile rubber has its disadvantages and this is a pronounced reaction to rutii. When accelerating and braking, the car begins to scour. The stabilization system vigilantly monitors the transmission of the torque, the signaling icon now and then flashes when the accelerator is pressed in the bend. Having overdo it at the speed in turn S4, surprisingly easily breaks into the demolition. The front axis is stripped by an eight -cylinder engine and all -wheel drive. In such a situation, the stabilization system strangles the engine, and the automatic transmission does not allow using the petals to switch to a low gear. Thus, a skid develops for the discharge of gas. I did not dare to turn off the stabilization system and check the car in combat conditions on public roads. What does the owner of such a car feel, operating it daily in a metropolis? On the one hand, the rules of the road and common sense, on the other hand, the car allows you to move much faster than the flow.
Having tried the inhibitory and accelerated dynamics, feeling the limit of the car in corners, the desire to burn disappears. To the sound of the BOSE audio system, I want to go comfortably, knowing that there is a solid power in stock. The extra 50-60 km/h will not much bring the final destination much closer and passing with the speed allowed in the city past the next traffic cop in his eyes you read: you will not sympathize with the children of Germany? I sympathize, but I will only exceed the speed in case of urgent need! In addition to confidence in dynamics and maneuverability, you understand, at the wheel of S4, he will not let down an unexpected snowfall. The Torsen Intersose differential quickly disposes of traction. Given the past niarushair winter, in Moscow such cars can be operated all year round without afraid to damage the bumper on a snowdrift. As a result, S4 seems to be a kind of universal soldier. A prestigious car will drive up to a night restaurant or by changing an evening outfit on Casual to take part in amateur races.
After several days of communication, I came to one thought of this and there should be the perfect car for every day. For me, there were only two frank disadvantages in it. The first is fuel consumption: in active city mode, it amounted to about 25 liters of 98th per 100 kilometers. Well, of course, the price. For S4 with mechanics, they ask for $ 95,571, and with a six -speed tiptron from $ 97,615.
Yaroslav Marshalkin
A source: Auto.mail.ru
