2010 Audi S4

2010 Audi S4
The S4's transformation from small sedan packing a V8 to a supercharged V6 can be looked at as a mostly positive thing. For starters, the S4 is now substantially less expensive, with a base price that is more than $4,000 less than the previous car. The 2008 S4 with the 4.2-liter V8 started at $51,085, which included a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax. The new V6 doesn't suffer the guzzler penalty.

2010 Audi S4 A quick comparison of the spec sheets shows that the new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 falls a little short on horsepower from the V8 (333 hp versus 340 hp), 2010 Audi S4 but features 23 lb-ft of additional torque and comes lower in the rev band (2,900 rpm versus 3,500 rpm).