2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet

A sporty variant of Audi's A4 Cabriolet, the 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet excels in performance, handling, and interior comfort. The S4 Cabriolet rides on a lowered sport-tuned suspension and features a rigid body designed to reduce body roll and sway. In addition, to ensure maximum traction and stability in all types of driving conditions, Audi equips the S4 Cabriolet with the quattro all-wheel-drive system as a standard feature. For power, the S4 Cabriolet comes with a 4.2-liter V8 engine, which develops 340 hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a short-throw six-speed manual transmission with a synchronized reverse gear. Fuel economy numbers for the powerplant check in at 14/21 mpg. Antilock brakes, brake assist, and an electronic stabilization system all come standard. In addition, an Active Rollover Protection system, also standard, automatically triggers two protective bars that extend within milliseconds to protect the passengers should crash sensors detect a rollover situation.

The '09 S4 Cabriolet comes equipped with a fully automatic acoustic soft top with a heated rear glass window. Drivers can raise and lower the top in just 24 seconds. Standard interior features for the two-door, four-passenger S4 Cabriolet include leather seats, leather-wrapped center armrests and door inserts, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. The heated front seats offer 12-way power adjustment. Interior lighting includes fade-in, fade-out, and time-delay capabilities. Dual-zone climate control and a backlit instrument cluster also come standard. In addition, the '09 S4 Cabriolet comes well-equipped with all the latest audio and technology gadgets, including a Driver Information System with a color screen, electronic cruise control, an extended-range (up to 150 feet) remote locking system, and an Audi Symphony audio system with a 6-CD changer and Sirius satellite radio. Drivers can add an Audi Plus navigation system, gray birch wood trim, and heated rear seats as options.

By R. Feeman