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Despite being the most compact of the three cars, the Audi S4 boasts a V6 supercharged engine delivering 245kW (333ps) and 440Nm (44.9kgm) of torque, surpassing the A6 3.0 TFSI quattro. It exhibited a peaky handling characteristic that would challenge any skilled driver.
Audi S4
Audi S4
Audi S4
Quattro models lined up at the venue.
The three quattro models driven this time. From left: Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro, S8, and S4.
Perhaps due to its large body and S model sport enhancements, the Audi S8 felt highly stable and easy to correct even with mistakes. Conversely, it responded with surprising agility to deliberate attempts to upset its balance, making bold driving effortless.
The S8 pictured, as well as the S4 and A6 Avant, drive, stop, and turn on packed snow as if on asphalt when the electronic controls are engaged.
The only A model this time, the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro. Lacking the special sport features of the S models and with a naturally aspirated 2.8-liter V6 engine, its response to driving inputs was the most straightforward. Mistakes led to instability, while skillful balance resulted in smooth progress.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro
Driving on ice. While precise throttle and steering control is ideal, even with a moderate amount of throttle applied, pointing the steering where you want to go and trusting the quattro system allows the car to adapt.
Slalom driving on a snowy slope. First, follow the instructor at a slow pace.
Audi S8
Audi S8
Audi S8
Audi S8
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro
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We also attempted steady-state cornering on ice. While skillful handling of the sensitive Audi S4 could achieve a perfect circle, I never quite managed it.
Professional golfer Momoko Ueda and the Audi S5
The three cars driven this time. From left: Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro, Audi S8, and Audi S4.
The gecko, the image character for quattro. Inside is the quattro system.
Audi S8 quattro drivetrain
The world premiere of the Audi quattro at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980. The full-time 4WD passenger car with a center differential was revolutionary. It was the first work by Ferdinand Piëch, Audi's Head of Technical Development, at the company.
The competition model of the Audi quattro, which dominated the World Rally Championship (WRC) from 1982. Its 5-cylinder turbo engine, originally producing 200ps, generated 310ps with tuning.
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