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Clothes: This generation is often called the "ultimate S4" by purists. It featured a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 that was wildly tunable, allowing owners to push power levels far beyond the factory 250 hp with simple modifications.
: Audi shifted to a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8. While praised for its glorious sound and linear power, this era is also a cautionary tale for owners due to notorious timing chain guide issues that can be costly to repair.
The S4's story began in 1991 as a high-performance version of the Audi 100, featuring a legendary 2.2L turbo inline-5 engine that produced an unprecedented 227 horsepower for its time. It brought Audi's rally-bred system to the luxury sedan market, allowing it to outperform established rear-wheel-drive competitors in everyday conditions.
: This generation is often called the "ultimate S4" by purists. It featured a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 that was wildly tunable, allowing owners to push power levels far beyond the factory 250 hp with simple modifications.
: Audi shifted to a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8. While praised for its glorious sound and linear power, this era is also a cautionary tale for owners due to notorious timing chain guide issues that can be costly to repair.
The S4's story began in 1991 as a high-performance version of the Audi 100, featuring a legendary 2.2L turbo inline-5 engine that produced an unprecedented 227 horsepower for its time. It brought Audi's rally-bred system to the luxury sedan market, allowing it to outperform established rear-wheel-drive competitors in everyday conditions.