AUDI S4 Avant 1997-2001 Photos, engines & full specs

The Audi S4 (or the Audi B5) was very similar to the A4 model, however, it had a lower suspension, beautiful 17-inch wheel, chrome accents, and a color coated grille with a sporty feel.

The car was equipped with a powerful 2.7-liter V6 engine that developed 265 hp, with a top speed of 150 kph, with the power transmitted to all of the 4 wheels, or how Audi would say, it had the Quattro system. Many have said that the S4 was rather a racing car for the road.

The S4 had 4 airbags, 2 for the front passengers and 2 for the rear passengers. It used a Concert surround sound system and it was a pleasure to drive it and listen to some music at the same time.

The standard came with a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 5-speed automatic gearbox.

The S4 released in 1997 was already at its 2nd generation, and besides the saloon, an estate version was also revealed.

The B5 was fitted with a 4-wheel independent suspension, with the front one being a multi-link and the rear one was an unequal length double wishbone design.

The brake system of the S4 was performant, being equipped with ventilated discs for both front and rear and 2-piston brake calipers for the front and single-piston calipers in the rear. The B5 also had ABS, EBD, EDL, and ESP.