2011 Audi S4 Quattro MT6 Sedan - Automobile Magazine
" Admittedly, there are snazzier choices on which to spend jackpot winnings, but the Audi S4 is unbelievably satisfying to drive. It all starts with the engine, a fantastic supercharged V-6 that provides truly energetic throttle response. The sound -- just a tiny hint of supercharger whine -- is exactly what you expect from a sports car, ranging from a growl when slipping the clutch to a bark if you rev-match downshifts. Like most Volkswagen/Audi products, the six-speed manual is very precise and easy to use but feels a little rubbery at times. Our test car's Imola Yellow paint is a bit obnoxious, but probably befitting of the car's brash personality. The S4 is neither the glitziest luxury car nor the most aggressive sports car, but it's tremendous fun and everything works well together. The Audi S4 is more in the sweet spot of what a German sport sedan should be than the somewhat overwrought, too-expensive BMW M3 with its V-8 engine has become. The Audi S4 is fast, rewarding, and crisp, and it has a great set of front sport seats. The supercharged 3. 0-liter engine is sweet and tractable and, as Mr. Holmes points out, capable of really pouring on the power. The six-speed manual provides lovely gear changes and a fluid clutch engagement. Source: www.automobilemag.com
