Spy Shots: 2009 Audi S4 caught undisguised

Posted Thu Sep 20 2007 2:55 PM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

With Audi’s new A4 range officialy released, attention now turns to the performance S range, which should be making its arrival by mid next year. These latest spy shots reveal a completely undisguised prototype of the new car, which can clearly be seen sporting a new set of bumpers and a small bootlid spoiler. The only other visual clue that this is in fact the new S4 is the quad exhaust tailpipes residing in the rear diffuser.

Power will come from the familiar 4.2L FSI V8 engine, but expect to see slightly more than the 340hp (253kW) found in the current car. Customers will be able to choose between either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and drive will be sent to all four wheels via quattro AWD as standard. Audi may also debut its new sport differential in the S4, a new system that can send torque to the individual rear wheels almost instantly. This should see handling improve dramatically over the current car.

The next stop is the new RS4, which we're likely to see towards the end of next year. The previous model surprised everyone with its handling and power characteristics and the new model should be more of the same.

Check out our full gallery after the jump or click here to read up on the new A4 sedan.

Gallery: Gallery: 2009 Audi S4

Reader Comments

Thu Sep 20 2007 3:38 PM
Strada Auto Store says

That is a well styled car, subtle, discreet. Thank You.
Thu Sep 20 2007 6:26 PM
biturbo says

I trully hope will not weight 1755 kg like the current model :-)
And will have a better weight distribution than 60f-40r.
Fri Sep 21 2007 2:24 AM
Gus says

The back end looks a lot like the current 3 series, which is good...
Fri Sep 21 2007 5:56 AM
missedagain says

A recognizable sleeper.

Beautiful.
Mon Sep 24 2007 3:28 AM
D3mon says

Just leased an 08 S4 love It! handling on sharp curves like no other powerful engine but would of liked more roar (too quite) but yes love the sleeper, people that dont know think its your average sedan! HUH! looking forward to the RS4 at the end of the 3 yr lease.
Tue Sep 25 2007 9:36 PM
Spinnetti says

I don't think thats the S4 front. BTW its HEAVIER than the old car, though not by much - (any is too much though).. Looks ok, but not enough different for my to leave my B6 any time soon.
Mon Sep 1 2008 11:21 PM
Ken says

Friends... that is NOT the new S4. That is an S-Line A4!!

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